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Joe Biden, Jr.'s Public Statements on Issue: Women

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01/28/2021 Tweet - "Today, I issued a Presidential Memorandum to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. I am fully committed to protecting women's health here at home and around the world."
01/22/2021 Tweet - "As we mark the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, now is the time to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead. From codifying Roe to eliminating maternal and infant health disparities, our Administration is committed to ensuring everyone has access to the health care they need."
01/22/2021 Statement from President Biden and Vice President Harris on the 48th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
11/25/2020 Tweet - "As many as 1 in 3 women is the victim of gender-based violence at some point in her life, and that rate is even higher for women of color, lesbian and bisexual women, transgender individuals, and other members of vulnerable or underserved communities."
11/25/2020 Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
10/29/2020 Latina Equal Pay Day -- Statement by Vice President Joe Biden
10/29/2020 Tweet - "Latinas are the heart of our communities -- and on Latina Equal Pay Day, we call attention to the fact that they earn only 54 cents for every dollar a white man makes. A Biden-Harris Administration will build back better for Latinas by taking overdue action to ensure equal pay."
10/11/2020 Tweet - "Today, let's all celebrate the one billion girls and young women around the world -- and recommit to fight for their education, work, health, rights, and opportunities. A Biden-Harris administration will work to elevate their voices and ensure an equal future. #DayOfTheGirl"
10/05/2020 Tweet - "Roe v. Wade must remain the law of the land."
10/01/2020 Native Women's Equal Pay Day -- Statement by Vice President Joe Biden
10/01/2020 Tweet - "On Native Women's Equal Pay Day, we recognize the hard truth that Native women earn just $0.57 for every dollar a white man makes. It's unacceptable. A Biden-Harris Administration will stand with women in Indian Country and pass legislation to close the gender wage gap."
09/24/2020 Tweet - "I've spent my career working to end violence against women and will fight to end the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. I applaud Congress for passing Savanna's Act this week. Now, the Senate and President Trump need to reauthorize VAWA. It's long overdue."
09/15/2020 Statement by Vice President Joe Biden on The 25 Th Anniversary of The Beijing Conference
09/13/2020 Tweet - "26 years ago today, the Violence Against Women Act became law. In the years since, it has saved countless lives and helped change the culture around sexual assault and domestic violence. Writing and championing the law remains one of my proudest accomplishments."
08/26/2020 Statement by Vice President Biden on Women's Equality Day
08/26/2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we have got to renew our efforts to protect the sacred right to vote. Every eligible American should be able to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Period."
08/26/2020 Tweet - "100 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was certified, giving some women the right to vote. But we still have further to go. We must carry forward the banner of equality and create that more perfect union we've always strived to be. #WomensEqualityDay"
08/19/2020 Tweet - "I authored the Violence Against Women Act, and as president I'll expand our efforts to end gender-based violence. Thank you, @Mariska , @RuthMGlenn , and Carly Dryden for your courage and advocacy. Together, we'll get this done. #DemConvention"
08/13/2020 Tweet - "The hard truth is Black women still only get paid 62 cents for every dollar white men make. It's unacceptable. My administration will work to close the pay gap for Black women and create an economy where everyone gets a fair return for their work. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay"
06/29/2020 Tweet - "Today's decision reaffirmed that states can't put in place laws that unduly burden a woman's right to make her own health care decisions--but the fight isn't over. As President, I'll codify Roe v. Wade and protect a woman's constitutional right to choose."
02/07/2020

New Hampshire Democratic Primary Debate
01/01/2020 Issue Position: The Biden Agenda for Women
01/01/2020 Issue Position: Biden-Harris Plan for Tribal Nations
01/01/2020 Issue Position: The Biden Plan to End Violence Against Women
12/19/2019

PBS December Democratic Debate

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