Photos: Biden pitches optimism to skeptical Americans in State of the Union address
In a State of the Union address that began as a bipartisan appeal, President Biden appeared at times combative and resolute as he squabbled with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) once tried to calm hecklers who shouted as the president urged Congress to pass sweeping immigration reform and help him address border security.
Biden, who spoke for about an hour, tried to reassure Americans that he had repaired the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He reminded his critics that he had repeatedly defied predictions that he would not be able to work across the aisle.
“I don’t want to ruin your reputation,” Biden told McCarthy at the beginning of his speech, “but I look forward to working with you.”
Biden shakes hands with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield).
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A motorcade carrying Biden drives to the Capitol for his first State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.
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Biden arrives in the chamber of the US Capitol.
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From left: Rodney and RowVaughn Wells, parents of Tire Nichols; Brandon Tsay, hero of the Monterey Park mass shooting; and U2 frontman Bono.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and McCarthy share a moment with the President.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, is recognized during the address.
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The President addresses Congress.
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Biden was feisty at times.
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Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the gunman responsible for the Monterey Park mass shooting, gets applause.
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Rep. George Santos (RN.Y.) is amused.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is unhappy.
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First Lady Jill Biden greets supporters.
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From left Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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Biden mingles with congressmen.
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