Biden delivers remarks on federal response to Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia

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"I know that sounds strange."

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"I think he trusts my judgment and my desire to help and I trust him to be able to suggest that this is not about politics. This is about taking care of the people of the state."

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"We're doing everything we can to move heaven and earth to help you recover, rebuild and return to your lives."

"I want to be clear with the people of Maui about what to expect. The work we're doing is going to take time, in some cases a long time."

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"I get it. What can I tell you? The one thing I can tell you is we're going to be with you every step of the way."

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"I said when I was on the island last week we're not leaving until the job's done, and we'll be there as long as it takes."

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