Remarks by President Biden at United Auto Workers Picket Line

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"Hello, UAW! I marched in a lot of UAW picket lines when I was a senator -- since 1973 -- but, I tell you what, it's the first time I've ever done it as president.

Folks, look, one thing is real simple -- I'm going to be very brief -- the fact of the matter is that you guys, the UAW -- you saved the automobile industry back in 2008 and before. You made a lot of sacrifices. You gave up a lot. And the companies were in trouble.

But now they're doing incredibly well. And guess what? You should be doing incredibly well too. It's a simple proposition.

Folks, stick with it, because you deserve the significant raise you need and other benefits. Let's get back what we lost, okay?

We saved them; it's about time for them to step up for us. Thank you.

Now, there is a guy I know you don't know here, but I brought him along with me anyway. Shawn Fain, your president."

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