Biden Touts America’s ‘Possibilities’ In State Of The Union Address

President Joe Biden spoke optimistically when looking to the future in his second State of the Union address Tuesday night.

“As we gather here tonight, we are writing the next chapter in the great American story, a story of progress and resilience. When world leaders ask me to define America — and they do, believe it or not — I define our country in one word — and I mean this: Possibilities,” Biden said to a joint session of Congress.

Unlike in years past, Biden is now faced with a Republican majority in the House, a reality illustrated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) joining Vice President Kamala Harris in appearing behind the president as he delivered his remarks.

One of the first comments Biden made was to recognize the new Congress and give McCarthy a handshake, a gesture that received loud applause.