Biden Makes Remarks At Postponed Sugar Bowl Following New Orleans Attack
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"I'm glad the game is back on for today, but I’m not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be kept down," he said.
President Joe Biden made a virtual appearance on Thursday at the Sugar Bowl, addressing the deadly attack in New Orleans that occurred the day prior.
“Today, all of America stands with the people of New Orleans,” Biden said in a taped recording ahead of the start of the college football game, which took place at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome. “We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday’s attack, and we’re grateful to the brave first responders who raced to save lives.”
“I’m glad the game is back on for today, but I’m not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be kept down. That’s also true of the spirit of America. We just have to remember who we are. We’re the United States of America,” Biden added.
Following the president’s remarks, ESPN’s Sean McDonough addressed the attack as well, saying, “After what’s been a very emotional and difficult 36 hours here in New Orleans, the focus shifts to football, and it should be a very entertaining and exciting game here today,” according to Deadline.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal game featured a moment of silence honoring the victims. There was also a heavy police presence at the stadium in response to the attack.
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