Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and 'friendsgiving'
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The peach pie in my state is one of my favorites,
he said during remarks that were occasionally interrupted by Peach gobbling atop the table to Biden's right
It’s been the honor of my life. I’m forever grateful,
Biden said, taking note of his impending departure on January 20, 2025No fowl play. Just Minnesota nice.”
Biden ... Blossom, the president said, has a different mottoWell, fellas, your prayer is going to be answered today. Based on your temperament and commitment to being productive members of society, I hereby pardon Peach and Blossom.”
Biden added
The last four years, I’ve had the honor to continue that tradition by pardoning Peanut Butter and Jelly, Chocolate and Chip, Liberty and Bell and today, Peach and Blossom,
Biden said
What did you say Peach? Peach is making a last-minute plea here.”
After the turkey let out a quiet gobble, Biden jokedYour prayers are going to be answered today.”
Joe Biden was in a jovial mood as he carried out his final Thanksgiving turkey pardoning, telling the two lucky birdsMay we use this moment to take time from our busy lives, and focus on what matters most. Our families,
Biden added
Last time to speak here as your president
Biden does his final White House Thanksgiving turkey pardoningThis event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington. It's also my last time to speak here as your president during this season and give thanks and gratitude. So let me say to you - it's been the honor of my life, I am forever thankful,
Biden said
The lighthearted event has afforded the nation the opportunity to observe the opening of the holiday season of thanks with remarks by the president reflecting upon the many blessings of our nation,
The Nation Turkey Federation website reads
School children were in attendance and the turkey was quite active,
the National Turkey Federation wroteWe've been getting them used to lights, camera and even introducing them to a wide variety of music, everything from polka to classic rock,
he said
They tell me there’s 2,500 people here today…looking for a pardon,
Biden joked
Peach blossom flower also symbolizes resilience, which is quite frankly fitting for today,
Biden said during the pardon ceremonyMaybe they’ll go to a Minnesota hockey game or a football game, but their home base will be in Waseca, Minnesota,
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He will not end up on anyone’s dinner table, not this guy. He’s granted a presidential pardon as of right now,
Bush saidI know some folks think this tradition is a little silly,
he said in 2015 at the pardoning ceremony
Let’s keep him going,
Kennedy said of the turkey in a 1963 Washington Post article, according to the White House Historical AssociationThis event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington,
Biden said before pardoning Peach and Blossom, turkeys from Minnesota