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Hi, Hunt!! Per your conversation with you Dad, here is he Penn Biden
materials and the block schedule. Let me know if you need anything else,
Hunt. Miss ya. Kathy


*From:* Berengaut, Ariana A <aberenga@pbc.upenn.edu>
*Sent:* Friday, June 15, 2018 10:21 AM
*To:* Kathy Chung <kchung@vpbiden.org>; Richard Ruffner <
rruffner@vpbiden.org>; William Russo <wrusso@vpbiden.org>
*Cc:* Steve Ricchetti <sricchetti@vpbiden.org>; Blinken, Antony J <
ablinken@pbc.upenn.edu>; Reichel, Carlyn A <creichel@pbc.upenn.edu>;
Prescott, Jeffrey M <jpresc@pbc.upenn.edu>
*Subject:* Press Quotes/Memo for VP on Dem Project


Hi Richard/Bill,


Can you get us approval for the following VP quotes for the press release
and report launching the results of the Democracy Project - our partnership
with Freedom House and Bush Institute to survey American attitudes towards
democracy. The press release/report will also include quotes from Pres.
George W Bush. Info memo also attached for VP’s background.


“The United States is unique among nations because we are founded on a set
of democratic ideals. You can’t define an American based on where you come
from, what you look like, or what faith you follow. Being American is
about a commitment to certain basic rights and fundamental freedoms. It’s
about upholding those self-evident truths—that all men and women are
created equal, that we are all entitled to dignity. We don’t always live up
to our ideals, but they’re the only thing that we all have in common.”


“This is a moment where democratic values are under siege around the globe.
Governments are making it harder for civil societies to function. Populist
attacks are undermining confidence in democratic institutions. Leaders are
bolstering their personal power by rolling back democratic principles. And
the United States is not immune from these trends. We’ve seen the power of
nationalism and populism to appeal to people’s fears and sow division.”


“The findings of the Democracy Project confirm we can’t take our freedoms
for granted—we have to work for them, and we have to defend them. It’s also
a reminder that our democracy has never been perfect, and we can’t be
complacent if we hope to continue to lead in the 21st century. By
identifying key challenges, we can keep working—Democrats and Republicans,
together—to strengthen and reinforce the values that form the foundations
of our democracy.”


Thanks,

Arian