Transcript - Joe Biden Vlog: BTS Visit to The White House - June 4, 2022 | Factba.se

Joe Biden

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I figured I'd make you feel at home. You guys are good at this, huh?

Kim Nam-joon

00:00:12 - 00:00:14 ()

Hello. We are --

BTS Group

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Kim Nam-joon

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Today we are here to speak with President Biden about anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity.

Karine Jean-Pierre

00:00:28 - 00:00:34 ()

Hi, guys. Let me come out and say hello. Nice to meet you.

Kim Nam-joon

00:00:34 - 00:00:37 ()

Nice to meet you. I wanted to meet you.

Karine Jean-Pierre

00:00:37 - 00:00:46 ()

I'm Karine. Nice to meet you. So, we're going to go just out of this door.

Kim Nam-joon

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Hi. We're BTS. And it is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity.

Park Ji-Min

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We were devastated by the recent surge of anti-Asian hate crimes. To put a stop to this and support the cause, we'd like to take this opportunity to speak up once again.

Min Yoon-gi

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As South Korean and Asian, we felt the need to voice ourselves to raise awareness of the issue. As South Korean artists and someone who witnessed transcending barriers such as languages and cultures while traveling abroad or saw our music reaching many people worldwide on a tour, we wanted to talk about the power of diversity.

Min Yoon-gi

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We hope there will be more positive cases that differences bring people together.

Kamala Harris

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Nice to meet you. Very nice to meet you.

Kim Nam-joon

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Honored to meet you.

Kamala Harris

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Kim Nam-joon

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Kamala Harris

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When we see hate and prejudice, it's meant to make people afraid. And it's meant to make people feel alone. And, therefore, without power. When you all speak about it, you speak to people in a way that reminds them they're not alone.

Kim Nam-joon

00:02:20 - 00:02:48 ()

We just want to give back all the love that we got, use our voice like you told us. That's all we wanted. So, today is a really real historical and big day for us. We're so happy to help make a positive impact, and we feel the great responsibility at the same time. It's an honor to meet you, Mr. President.

Joe Biden

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Welcome the White House. Come on up here, guys. I got involved in public life because of civil rights. Even back then, famous artist helped move people. What you're doing makes a big difference. Talking about how we have to eliminate hate is important.

Kim Nam-joon

00:03:11 - 00:03:38 ()

When we first heard that the White House and President Biden invited us because of the Stop Asian hate and the anti-Asian hate crimes, we were like, this is it. Why not? We have to go. We have to go to DC. We have to see you. And thank you for recognizing all the efforts. And we truly feel that our time truly pays off and pays back.

Joe Biden

00:03:38 - 00:03:46 ()

This is an important month here in America. A lot of our Asian American friends have been subject to real discrimination.

Kim Nam-joon

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We want to say thank you sincerely for your decision like -- such as signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law. We truly appreciate the White House and the government trying to find solutions.

Joe Biden

00:04:03 - 00:04:13 ()

I know you know what you're doing, but don't underestimate it. It's not just your great talent. It's the message you communicating. It matters. This is one president who appreciates you.

Kim Nam-joon

00:04:13 - 00:04:50 ()

Wow. Woo-hoo! I have to tell my mom. Lastly, we thank President Biden and the White House for giving this important opportunity to speak about the important causes and remind ourselves of what we can do as artists. Once again, thank you very much.