Biden, speaking from the White House, also is planning an Oval Office address this evening.
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We had a short but good conversation, Biden said of his rival.
We also extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who was killed.
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He was protecting his family from bullets that were being fired.
And an assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation.
We cannot allow this to happen.
Unity is the most elusive goal of all, but nothing is more important than that right now.
Biden was joined in making the statement by Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Biden said that we dont yet have any information about the motive of the shooter.
We know who he is.
I urge everyone, everyone, c’mon dont make assumptions about his motive or his affiliations.
Let the FBI do their job, and the partner agencies do their job.
Trump plans to depart New Jersey this afternoon for Milwaukee.
