Biden 'glad' Sugar Bowl being played after New Orleans terror attack

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President Biden sent a message to Americans before the Sugar Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicked off Thursday evening.

Biden’s message was broadcast on ESPN before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. 

He offered his prayers for the victims in the New Orleans terror attack that left several people dead and dozens more injured.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Dylan Devezin (25) warms up before the game at Caesars Superdome.  (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)

"Today all of America stands with the people of New Orleans," Biden said. "We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday’s attack, and we’re grateful to the brave first responders who raced to save lives."

Biden said he was happy the game was back on after it was moved from Wednesday night to Thursday evening as officials swept the city for explosives after the attack.

"I’m glad the game is back on for today, but I’m not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be kept down. That’s also true of the spirit of America. We just have to remember who we are. We’re the United States of America," he said.

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart before a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome.  (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)

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"There’s nothing beyond our capacity when we're doing it together. God bless New Orleans, and God protect our troops."

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