Biden reflects on relationship with late segregationist Strom Thurmond in farewell speech

In a recent speech, President Biden spoke about his relationship with the late segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond. He highlighted Thurmond's later views on education funding and noted that he had more African Americans on his staff than any other senator. Biden mentioned that he was asked to deliver Thurmond's eulogy and claimed he had convinced Thurmond to support the Voting Rights Act before his death. This marks a continuation of Biden's previous comments about Thurmond during his presidency. Biden's remarks come as he prepares to leave office, reflecting on his long political career and connections with various figures, including those with controversial legacies.