Joe Biden welcomed to Irish parliament as ‘one of us’
The Dail Speaker said the US president’s address marked a ‘proud and historic day for us all’.
US president Joe Biden has been welcomed to the Irish parliament as “one of us” on what was described as a “proud and historic day”.
Cheers and applause greeted the American leader as he entered the chamber ahead of his much-anticipated speech on the second day of his four-day visit to the island.
Addressing the invited guests before Mr Biden rose to speak, the Dail speaker said the US president personifies the story of Ireland with its history of emigration.
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