THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. (Applause.) Properly, pleased St. Patrick’s Day.
Please — (applause). Properly, thanks, thanks, thanks. Thanks for making me look so good in entrance of my daughter. (Laughter.) Please sit.
Properly, good morning everybody.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Taoiseach, I’m so glad to get to spend the day collectively once more.
Your Eminence, thanks very a lot for being right here as properly.
I’m glad to be joined by so many pals and — from the Catholic Bishops Convention, in addition to the Archdiocese of Washington.
And it’s nice to see our Particular Envoy for Financial Affairs to Northern Eire, Joe Kennedy. The place are you, Joe Joe? (Applause.) It doesn’t go very a lot observed, however Joe is doing one heck of a job — you actually are, Joe — pulling issues collectively. Thanks.
And it’s nice to have Kerry and Kathleen Kennedy. The place are Kerry and Kathleen?
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Howdy.
THE PRESIDENT: There you might be. Welcome virtually house. (Applause.) It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day with out you.
And, additionally, Sister Carol Keehan and Sister Simone Campbell. The place’s — the place are you, Sisters? (Applause.) The Nuns on the Bus. (Laughter.) You bear in mind, proper? God, I really like you guys. Thanks for being such nice, nice companions.
And welcome, everybody, to St. Patrick’s Day on the White Home.
You recognize, this has all the time been a special occasion for the Biden household and the Biden family. It’s not nearly heritage, nevertheless it actually is about religion. A lot of it being Irish means to be related to the Catholic teachings I grew up with.
I went to St. — as they are saying in Scranton, St. Paul’s — (pronounced in a Scranton accent) — that means “Paul’s” — St. Paul’s College in Scranton, Holy Rosary in Claymont and St. Helena’s, after which Archmere Academy.
And, you recognize, I like the assumption that we’ve discovered from the start: that we’re all created equal within the picture of God, that each single human being deserves to be handled with dignity.
My dad used to have an expression. My dad would say, “Joey, a job is about much more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about having the ability to look your child within the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’”
And it’s not — you recognize, that’s — it’s simply not sufficient to want the world could be higher. We’ve an obligation to make it higher.
My finest pal on the planet, my sister, Valerie, has — Val, stand at up. I would like folks to — (applause).
Valerie was once three years youthful than me. Now, she’s 20 years youthful than me. (Laughter.) I’d observe, there’s no girl within the Biden family as outdated as any man within the family. (Laughter.)
And, you recognize, our mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, used to say, “Joey” — and I imply this; that is what she’d say, repeatedly — “so long as you’re alive, you’ve an obligation to attempt. And also you’re not achieved till you’ve seen the face of God. So, hold shifting.” That was her expression, for actual.
And that perception impressed generations of Irish men and women to maintain going, even within the face of monumental setbacks. And it satisfied tens of millions of Irish immigrants, together with my ancestors and plenty of of you right here, to — right here right this moment — to depart their beloved homeland and start a brand new life in America.
It led Eire to turn into a worldwide voice of liberty — which it nonetheless is — equality, and peace. And it continues to encourage the work of Catholic organizations represented right here right this moment.
The Catholic Church has all the time stepped in when folks have been struggling to fulfill their wants — meals, shelter, healthcare, schooling. Your organizations make actual the directions of Jesus and — gave his apostles, “No matter you do unto the least of my brothers — these, my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.” And that’s form of the essence of who all of us are.
I wish to thanks all for the unbelievable, beneficial work you do to help the susceptible folks in communities throughout the USA and, I’d add, world wide.
So, thanks all for being right here. Joyful St. Patrick’s Day.
And now, I’d like his Eminence, Cardinal Pierre, to come back up right here and to possibly give us a blessing. (Applause.)