US President Joe Biden surprised attendees of the hunger conference held at the White House on Wednesday by asking: If Jackie Walorski, a Republican congresswoman who died in August, was in the audience.
“Jackie, are you here? Where’s Jackie? She was supposed to be here.”said the 79-year-old Democratic president.
Republican, Indiana Representative, died in a car crash and this Wednesday backed a bipartisan bill to run the conferenceNearly $8,000 million worth of funds have been promised to end hunger in the United States by 2030.
Digital NPR recalled this Wednesday that the president and his wife, Jill Biden, released a statement in August expressing their condolences, praising the collaboration established with Walorski and emphasizing that he is a “unique” representative.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre This Wednesday he tried to divert attention from the president’s decision.
“Today’s event was important. One is about food security and how we’re going to take action to eradicate hunger by 2030, and that’s something the President takes very seriously. I’ve thought a lot about him. We’ll see in two days (Biden). His family will honor him and the work he’s done.” said.
Biden was asked in an interview on “60 Minutes” this month What did he think of those who doubted that he was no longer qualified for the position at his age?.
“look at me”replied the president, who said he respected him, that people said he was older, but He insisted that he was fine and didn’t feel old. and neither with physical or mental problems that kept him from serving as president.