Biden says he ‘outperformed’ promises, blames GOP for stalled legislation

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President Joe Biden said his achievements one year into office had outstripped expectations, blaming Republicans for the difficulties in moving his legislation forward — even as key Democratic senators stand in the way.

“I didn’t overpromise. But I have probably outperformed what anyone thought would happen,” Biden told reporters in a news conference Wednesday when asked if a course correction was appropriate. The president used the opportunity of his second White House news conference to tout his successes.

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