I didn't wake up one morning in a heroic form and say, 'I'm going to do this because I feel like I'm strong.' They did it to me, but it became litera… - Hunter Biden

I've benefited more from low expectations than anyone in the history of the world. Because as long as I don't show up smoking crack, naked, people are like, 'Oh my god.'

I’ve taken a lot of hits, and I’ve deserved some of them. I beat myself up over them more than you can imagine.

But the grace people have shown me here is truly humbling.

Some of the kindest words have come from the people you’d least expect.

And for that I am so grateful.

This isn’t about me. It’s about every person in recovery who shows up and tries again.

And to everyone still in the fight tonight: you are not alone, I see you.

Every one of us has a bag of heroin in our pocket. Every one of us.