2015 vice president house christmas11/21/2023 ![]() But anyway, look, the truth of the matter is that I have a lot of staff that are Yale graduates, several are with me today. (Laughter.)īy the way, I’ve had a lot of law graduates from Yale work for me. But then again, law graduates always think all of their ideas are great ideas. (Applause.) Now, he thought it’s a great idea. On the other hand, my other son, Hunter, who heads the World Food Program USA, graduated from Yale Law School. All of them think my being here was a very bad idea. My two nieces graduated from Harvard, one an all-American. My son, Beau, the attorney general of Delaware, my daughter, Ashley Biden, runs a nonprofit for criminal justice in the state, they both went to Penn. So close.īut I got to be honest with you, when the invitation came, I was flattered, but it caused a little bit of a problem in my extended family. One touchdown away from beating Harvard this year for the first time since 2006 - so close to something you’ve wanted for eight years. (Laughter and applause.) You ever tried it on Monday night? (Laughter.) Look, it’s tough to end a great men’s basketball and football season. (Laughter and applause.) And all roads lead to Toads? Give me a break. (Laughter and applause.) And your pundits are better than Washington pundits, although I’ve noticed neither has any shame at all. (Laughter and applause.) And sorry, guys, a cappella is not better than rock and roll. Let’s get a couple things straight right off the bat: Corvettes are better than Porsches they're quicker and they corner as well. (Laughter.) I have a bad reputation for being straight. Now, look, I realize no one ever doubts I mean what I say, the problem occasionally is I say all that I mean. (Laughter.) And two, I wouldn’t change my brand. When President Obama asked me to be his Vice President, I said I only had two conditions: One, I wouldn’t wear any funny hats, even on Class Day. (Laughter and applause.) I promise you all this is a bigger day for them than it is for you. But, the Class of 2015, before I speak to you - please stand and applaud the ones who loved you no matter what you’re wearing on your head and who really made this day happen. To the parents, grandparents, siblings, family members, the Class of 2015 - congratulations. (Laughter.) But I’ll do my best as quickly as I can. I want you to know that - at a community college, and has attended 8,640 commencements and/or the similar versions of Class Day, and I know they can hardly wait for the speaker to finish. President, faculty, staff, it’s an honor to be here with all of you. You’ve worked hard, and you’ve earned this day. Jeremy and Kiki, the entire Class of 2015, congratulations and thank you for inviting me to be part of this special day. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Yale! (Applause.) Great to see you all.
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