I believe all Americans are born with certain inalienable rights. As a child of God, I believe my rights are not derived from the constitution. My rights are not derived from any government. My rights are not denied by any majority. My rights are because I exist. They were given to me and each of my fellow citizens by our creator, and they represent the essence of human dignity...

Biden first considered running for president in that year after he gained notice for giving speeches to party audiences that simultaneously scolded and encouraged Democrats. S. The Bidens are Roman Catholics and regularly attend Mass at St.

military assistance and intervention during the Bosnian War. Supreme Court nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. Barack Obama selected Biden to be the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 U.