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Biden References ‘Chinese Proverb’ In Speech About Women’s Rights, Actually Quotes Mao Zedong

Emily Zanotti
Biden References ‘Chinese Proverb’ In Speech About Women’s Rights, Actually Quotes Mao Zedong
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Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gave a speech on the value of women’s contributions to society to a group of donors on Monday night, and referenced an “old Chinese proverb” that was actually uttered by one of China’s most notorious figures.

Speaking at a high-dollar digital fundraiser on Monday night, Biden suggested that it was imperative that the government consider another coronavirus relief package, this one aimed at getting stimulus funds into the hands of women, whom he said were responsible for forming the foundation of economic stability.

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