“I'm not exploring. I’m in. And this is the beginning of a marathon”

— Joe Biden

Referring to his choice not to set up an "exploratory committee" and instead enter the race directly; interview on ABC News after announcing candidacy for the 2008 Democratic president nomination (January 30, 2007)
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