Biden: “I said I was running, when I announced my campaign, and not many people took it seriously, I said I was running for three reasons: One, to restore the soul of this country, a sense of decency and honor. But secondly, to rebuild the backbone of the country, hardworking middle-class folks who built this country. And I want to point out, unions built the middle class!
(Cheering and Applause)
That’s not a joke. Unions built the middle class. And by the way, in case you regret anything, I just want you guys and women in union know that if it weren’t for the UAW 1972, I never would have won. You think I’m kidding. We had the largest percentage of union workers than any state in the nation in Delaware back then, including Michigan. Because we’re a small state, we had big plans. But so — so before you get upset, remember, you’re — you’re — you’re — you’re to blame.”