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'Democracy at risk': Biden warns against political violence as US midterms approach

Guardian, 03 Nov 2022
Joe Biden has warned Americans against condoning 'political violence' as the midterm elections approach, raising the alarm about the threats to US democracy.
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'We don't settle our differences in America with a riot, a mob or a bullet, or a hammer. We settle them peaceably at the ballot box,' the president said during a prime time address on Wednesday. 'It's within our power, each and every one of us to preserve our democracy. And I believe we will,' he added.

Biden's speech came after an attack on House speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, 82-year-old Paul Pelosi, at their home.

Biden urges Americans to take a stand against political violence: ‘We’re facing a defining moment’ ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/02/joe-biden-speech-political-violence-preserve-democracy-midterm-election

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