But I do want to say this. There is a reason that the first sitting President of the United States ever joined a picket line, chose to stand with the uaw. President Joe Biden understood the importance of the auto industry, not just to Michigan, but to the entire nation. He understood that the auto industry is the backbone of the American economy and the backbone of American manufacturing. And that strong auto workers help build a strong middle class. (15:52–16:02)
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Asserts that President Joe Biden recognizes the national importance of the auto industry.
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