‘George Floyd’s life mattered’: Biden condemns death of black man in Minneapolis police custody

of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who was placed in a chokehold by police in New York and whose final plea — “I can't breathe” — evolved into a rallying cry for protests against police brutality.

“Watching [Floyd’s] life be taken in the same manner, echoing nearly the same words … is a tragic reminder that this was not an isolated incident, but a part of an ingrained, systemic cycle of injustice that still exists in this country,” Biden said. “It cuts at the very heart of our sacred belief that all Americans are equal in rights and in dignity, and it sends a very clear message to the black community and to black lives that are under threat every single day,” he added.announcing

Tuesday the firings of the four officers involved in the arrest, the former vice president said “they have to be held more fully accountable” — referencing the ongoing FBI investigation into Floyd’s death and his call for a separate Justice Department probe. “We have to get to the root of all this. You know, we have to ensure that the Floyd family receive the justice they’re entitled to,” Biden said. “And as a nation … we have to work relentlessly to eradicate these systemic failures that inflict so much damage on not just one family, one community, but on the people of color all across this nation.”

Lame statement! Not enough.

JoeBiden

He was murdered on the ground,with a knee on his neck

You an your elk are root of it FOH ‼

You’ve had over 40 years to correct it. No more false promises Creepy Pediophile Joe. You and your Former Terrorist in Chief Obama increased the racial divide in our country - having MS-13, BLM, Black Panthers in our WH- increased hatred towards our military, police, & our USA.

The root? Racism. Let's talk about PUNISHMENT FOR A MURDER WE ALL SEEN. What should thier punishment be?

I wish police officers would feel more emboldened to stand up to one of their colleagues when they see something being done incorrectly. Police departments have for too long had a don't snitch policy that is detrimental to the public and other police officers.

This is what u get when u give thugs a badge and a gun,,,,,,

Politico: such shills for Dem. estb. all this virtue signalling to Republican 'Never Trumpers'!! Working people want actual ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING, not empty gestures of 'caring.' Stop corporate bailouts and funding tax cuts to ultra wealthy! M4A

It's not a systemic failure as Biden claims, it's how the system he spent his life building and supporting actually works. Enough with the crocodile tears.

What a difference in Biden’s response. Trumps will be, “...they were fine people serving the public.” Now we’re talking about HIS people. That doesn’t include people of color. Trump squads hatred has grown by one. That now encompass black, brown, and yellow skin, CITIZENS of USA.

Forget asking DOJ for ANYTHING😡 Remember trumps lackey Barr is in charge!!! They're ALL RACISTS

Joe you are a decent man and you are what America need in Nov. That’s is a bold leadership right there.

Dept of Justice is owned by president & dishonest AG. Nothing will ever happen.

ForthepeopleF NikkiHaley LindseyGrahamSC TimScottSC and all the other fake-$$, pearl-clutching hypocrites who were so outraged by JoeBiden’s comments last week...we’re waiting! GeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter MinneapolisPoliceMurderdHim RIPGeorgeFloyd AhmaudArbery BreonaTaylor

Trump and Barr is good friends with the pro white cop so this isn't happening.

His history suggests otherwise.

They Justice department is in Ukraine 🇺🇦 such approach is not in their budget MAGA ~Making Africans GO Away ~Log (1)=?

A strong leader doesn't take sides but addresses the injustice of any act. I despise the words 'there were good people on either side' spoken by Trump.

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He called on the FBI for a civil rights investigation?

Yes, Biden condemned it, as everyone with a soul or a shred of humanity should. The fact that stepping up and doing the right thing in this country is a headline, AND that it's not our actual President doing it, speaks volumes.

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