Ask Joe Biden-Other Commitments to Diversity in Cabinet and Beyond

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00:00I've been very clear about my intention to pick a woman as a running man.

00:10What matters most is the relationship I'll have with that person

00:14and her ability to govern.

00:16The task before the administration will be huge.

00:19There's many tasks.

00:20And I'll need a partner to help me tackle them.

00:23But it doesn't stop at the top.

00:25The Obama-Biden administration issued an important executive order

00:28to promote diversity and inclusion all across the federal government.

00:34I'll reissue it and mandate strict compliance.

00:38I'll rebuild the pipeline of federal workers.

00:41And I'll draw more people into public service

00:43by fixing our public service student loan forgiveness program.

00:46Forgiving $10,000 a year in student debt for five years.

00:52I'll invest in new career pipelines for HBCUs to federal agencies.

00:56Make sure we boost training and mentoring.

01:00Collect data and increase transparency about hiring and promotions.

01:04This country is full of committed, smart, courageous people of all backgrounds.

01:09Eager to serve their country.

01:10And do something beyond themselves.

01:13I'm ready.

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