"When President Obama and I came into office we faced an auto industry on the brink of extinction - total collapse. At the time, many people thought that the President should just let GM and Chrysler go under. They didn't think the automobile industry was essential to America's future. The President disagreed."
Vice President Biden continued,
"But, because of what we did, the automobile industry is rising again. Manufacturing is coming back, and our economy is recovering and is gaining traction."
In a final note, the Vice President took time to acknowledge this Memorial Day Weekend. Keeping our troops in mind, Vice President Biden encouraged Americans to remember the families of those serving overseas:
"Let them know you know the sacrifice they're making. Engage in, my wife would say, a single act of kindness. Maybe invite them to your barbecue this weekend. Mow their lawn. . . Make it known that you appreciate they're sacrifice, and you're willing to lend a hand."
Vice President Biden:
