For 44 years, Joe Biden has listened as the president addressed Congress, and the country, in the State of the Union speech.
On Wednesday, he will deliver it himself. (Technically, it's the first joint address to Congress)
Biden is a politician known to charm, quip and gaffe. Above all else, he is known to talk.
As he prepares to make one of the biggest speeches of his career, closely coinciding with his 100th day in the White House, Delaware Online/The News Journal wants to quiz readers on what the president has – and has not – said over the years.
Did Delaware's longtime politician say this? Or was it a Real Housewife of New Jersey? Or Cardi B? Or former President Donald Trump?
Play along to see how well you know Joe Biden, and how you rank as defined by the First Family's pets.
“I think I probably have a much higher IQ than you do, I suspect … I’d be delighted to sit down and compare my IQ to yours, if you’d like.”
Joe Biden said this in 1987 when responding to a reporter's question about his academic record during a campaign stop in New Hampshire.
“Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.”
Over the years, Joe Biden repeated a version of this famous expression his mother said to him as a child. He notably said it during his 2008 Democratic National Convention speech.
“We are America, second to none, and we own the finish line. Don't forget it.”
The former vice president said this during his 2016 Democratic National Convention.
“I know I'm not supposed to like muscle cars, but I like muscle cars.”
Joe Biden said this to Michigan autoworkers during a 2008 campaign stop.
“I'm not big on flak jackets and tie-dyed shirts. You know, that's not me.”
Joe Biden said this to reporters in 1987.
“In Washington, D. C., a gaffe is when you tell the truth.”
The politician, who is infamous for his gaffes, said this during a National Association of Black Journalists conference in 2012.
“Rudy Giuliani — there's only three things he mentions in a sentence: a noun, a verb, and 9/11”
Joe Biden said this about former New York City mayor during a 2008 Democratic presidential debate.
“The one thing I want my kids to remember about me is that I was an athlete. The hell with the rest of this stuff.”
Joe Biden said this in an interview with People Magazine in 2008, shortly after he was announced as Barack Obama's running mate.
“Corn Pop was a bad dude, and he ran with a bunch of bad boys.”
Joe Biden said this in 2017 at a dedication ceremony of a Wilmington pool, where he worked as a teenager. A clip of him talking about "Corn Pop" recirculated during the 2020 presidential campaign and went viral.
“To make progress, we have to stop treating our opponents as enemies. We are not enemies. What brings us together as Americans is so much stronger than anything that can tear us apart.”
Joe Biden said this on Nov. 4, 2020 as votes were still being counted for the presidential election.
“I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself.”
The deputy director of the Parks and Recreation department of the fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana said this during the show's 5th season.
“Why can’t I just eat my waffle?”
Barack Obama said this to reporters in a Scranton diner during a 2008 campaign stop.
“There’s not a liberal America and a conservative America. There’s the United States of America.”
The former president said this in a 2004 keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, which launched him into the national spotlight.
“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you're knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on.”
The politician said this in 2008 during a speech announcing that she was suspending her Hillary Rodham Clinton’s speech Saturday on suspending her presidential campaign.
“I just want Trump out. You know what I’m saying? I just feel like his mouth gets us in trouble so much. I don’t want to be lied to.”
The rapper told this to Joe Biden when she interviewed him in August 2020 for Elle magazine.
“This is not a bake-off, get your man-pants on.”
The former U.S. Senate candidate said this about former U.S. Rep. Mike Castle during the Republican primary for the 2010 U.S. senate special election.
“You have a lot of help. You listen to everybody. And then you call the play.”
America's favorite TV president said this line in the beloved episode "Hartsfield's Landing."
“I was very obsessed with Judy Garland growing up.”
The most famous Delawarean recalled her love for Judy Garland during a 2018 interview with W magazine.
“History says, don’t hope on this side of the grave, but then, once in a lifetime, the longed-for tidal wave of justice rises up and make hope and history rhyme”
Trick question! If the speech doesn't include a quote from an Irish poet, did Joe Biden even give it? Biden is open about his love for Irish poets. While he has used this line several times, he quote this passage when he accepted the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention
“Let me tell you something about my family, we are as thick as thieves and we will protect each other until the end.”
The former housewife said this iconic line in the first season of the Bravo reality show.
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cat Biden
You have a lot of promise, but you can’t be bothered listening to humans speak.
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major Biden
You are a good boy, but you need some training.
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champ Biden
You’re great, perfect even. Just keep lying on the grass, no need to get up.
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