Here's what the IAFF site says about Biden's speech.

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(I can't find any videos - I'm really disappointed.)

Senator Joe Biden addressed fire fighters on Senator Obama’s behalf, urging fire fighters to support his friend in the Senate.

Senator Biden delivered a rousing speech.

“Barack Obama will be the best friend fire fighters have ever had in the White House,” Biden said. “He comes from your ethic. He understands the middle class is shrinking and that you are the middle class. He understands that labor is the reason there is a middle class. Barack Obama respects you. You say ‘what the hell? Everybody respects us.’ Wrong.”

Biden also delivered a scathing indictment of the Bush administration, condemned the administration for not supporting fire fighters and said Senator McCain embraces the same policies as the Bush administration.

“Don’t tell me this administration respects you. Don’t tell me Barack Obama’s opponent respects you. Don’t take away my collective bargaining rights and tell me you respect me. Don’t tell me you respect me,” Biden screamed.

Obama has been there for fire fighters, Biden said – on Social Security issues, interoperable communications, funding for fire fighters and funding for more resources.

“We’ve fought and succeeded (to keep you out of Social Security). We’ve done it together. In every instance, Barack Obama has voted with us. You guys have always been with me. You stuck with me. I’m here to tell you that Barack Obama will stick with you,” Biden said.