Did Biden Read ‘End of Message’ During Bob Dole Tribute?

In December 2021, critics of U.S. President Joe Biden seized upon a moment during his tribute to the recently-deceased former Sen. Bob Dole, where Biden appeared to read aloud instructions written on his script, saying “End of message.” 

For example, the right-wing website Breitbart posted a video clip to Twitter, adding “Biden reads ‘End of message’ off his notes during Bob Dole eulogy”:

In the 37-second clip, Biden can be heard saying: 

He went on to say, a beacon of hope, a source of comfort in crisis, a shield against those who threaten freedom. Our nation has certainly faced periods of division.  But at the end of the day, we have always found ways to come together.  We can find that unity again.” And then the message said, “End of message.”