In a surprise visit to a Latino Victory Project fundraiser, Vice President Joe Biden denounced Republican candidates running for president for their views on illegal immigration.

“[T]he message I have for you guys is these guys don’t remotely speak for America,” Biden said passionately, during his speech. ”The American people are so much better. They are so far beyond.”

Biden also denounced the Republican field for appealing to “homophobia.” comparing them to the “Know-Nothing” party in the 1800s.

A video of Biden’s speech was provided exclusively to CNN as the Vice President weighs his own run for president.