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April 30, 2021

Biden Vows to Close Private Detention Centers in Response to Georgia Protesters
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To mark his 100th day in office, President Biden held a rally in Duluth,
Georgia, and visited former President Jimmy Carter, who is now 96 years
old. During his speech, Biden was interrupted by protesters calling on
him to end private detention centers.

President Joe Biden: "I want to thank you, the people of Georgia."

Protesters: "No! End detention now! End detention now! Abolish all!
Close private detention centers! Abolish all! Close private detention
centers now, please!"

President Joe Biden: "I agree with you. I'm working on it, man. Give me
another five days. Folks, y'all know what they're talking about. There
should be no private prisons, period. None, period. That's what they're
talking about, private detention centers. They should not exist. And we
are working to close all of them."



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