The speaker emphasizes the need for decisive action over mere expressions of concerns. They criticize the approach of some individuals who avoid making tough decisions to spare feelings, expressing frustration at the notion of tolerating incompetence to protect someone's emotions. The speaker highlights the importance of elected officials taking responsibility for making decisions rather than hesitating for the sake of avoiding conflict or hurting someone's feelings.
For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him to step aside.
In this episode, Times reporters in Washington go inside the 72 hours that could make or break Mr. Biden’s nomination.
Guest:
- Representative Adam Smith, of the 9th Congressional District in Washington
Background reading:
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