“My own father had always said the measure of a man wasn't how many times or how hard he got knocked down, but how fast he got back up. I made a pledge to myself that I would get up and emerge from this debacle better for having gone through it. I would live up to the expectation I had for myself. I would be the kind of man I wanted to be.”

Joe Biden is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025, known for his focus on domestic policy, international diplomacy, and efforts to address economic and social challenges. His career spans decades in the Senate, vice presidency, and presidential office, marked by his emphasis on bipartisan cooperation and public service.