President Biden He sent a message to Americans ahead of kickoff of the Sugar Bowl game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Thursday night.
Biden's message was broadcast on ESPN before the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
He offered his prayers for the victims of the terrorist attack that occurred in New Orleans, which left several dead and dozens injured.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Dylan Devizen (25) warms up before the game at Caesars Superdome. (Amber Searles/Imagine Images)
“Today all of America stands with the people of New Orleans,” Biden said. “We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday’s attack, and are grateful to the brave first responders who rushed to save lives.”
Biden said he was happy to see the match return after it was postponed from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening, as officials searched the city for explosives after the attack.
“I'm happy the game is back today, but I'm not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never stop. And that goes for the spirit of America as well. We just have to remember who we are. We are the United States of America,” he said.
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart before a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome. (Amber Searles/Imagine Images)
“Nothing is beyond our power when we do it together. God bless New Orleans, and God protect our troops.”
Fans flocked in Superdome earlier in the day In preparation for the match. The authorities opened Bourbon Street hours before the match.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry He said he was going To attend the match.
President Biden exits the stage after formally apologizing for abuses committed against local boarding school students over the past century during a visit to Gila Crossing Community School on Oct. 25, 2024, in the Gila River Indian Community. (to imagine)
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“Security will be tight,” he said in an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “We have every confidence that we will continue this game. The Superdome is completely safe. Again, Federal Bureau of Investigation “It continues to pump resources into the state.”
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