In his Christmas address to the nation, President Joe Biden called for unity and reflected on the challenges the country has faced in the past year. Biden spoke about the pandemic, which has claimed over a million lives in the United States, and the divisive nature of American politics. He called for Americans to come together and treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of political party or beliefs.
The president also highlighted the progress that has been made in the fight against COVID-19, including the fact that more people are working than ever before, and kids are returning to school. He expressed hope that the holiday season will “drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another.”
Biden emphasized the message of hope, love, peace, and joy that is central to the Christmas story, and said that it is a message that speaks to all people, regardless of their faith or background. He encouraged Americans to take time to reflect and appreciate the things that unite them as a nation, and to focus on the common good.
In closing, the president said, “So my hope this Christmas season is that we take a few moments of quiet reflection and find that stillness in the heart of Christmas — that’s at the heart of Christmas, and look — really look at each other, not as Democrats or Republicans, not as members of “Team Red” or “Team Blue,” but as who we really are: fellow Americans. Fellow human beings worthy of being treated with dignity and respect.”