2024-07-26 09:40:20
In a speech from the Oval OfficePresident Joe Biden addressed his recent decision to withdraw from the presidential race for the 2024 electionsBiden framed the upcoming election contest as a crucial battle between “moving forward and backward, between hope and hate,” and stressed the importance of defending the democracy above any personal aspiration.
“I love this job. But I love my country more. It has been the honor of my life to be your president. But what is at stake is the defense of democracy, and it is more important than any title. I draw strength and find joy in working for the American people,” Biden said in his speech, highlighting the importance of the democratic process over his own interests.
This speech marks the president’s first official public appearance since he announced he would not seek a second term.
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The president also praised the vice president Kamala Harriswhom he formally endorsed last Sunday. “I have made my choice. I have made my views known. I want to thank our great Vice President Kamala Harris. She is experienced. She is tough. She is capable. She is an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country. Now the choice is up to you, the American people: you make that choice,” Biden said, confirming that Harris has quickly established herself as the virtual Democratic nominee.
In his speech, Biden also highlighted his administration’s accomplishments since taking office in 2021, emphasizing the country’s recovery from the pandemic, the economic crisis, and recent attacks on the nation. “Today we have the strongest economy in the world and we created nearly 16 million new jobs, a record. Wages are up, inflation continues to fall, the racial wealth gap is the lowest it has been in 20 years. We are literally rebuilding our entire nation,” he noted.
Looking ahead to his final six months in office, Biden outlined his priorities, focusing on defending voting rights, the right to choose, and denouncing hate extremism. “The next six months I will focus on doing my job as president,” he concluded.
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With Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, the future of American politics is shaped around the upcoming elections, with Vice President Harris taking a leading role in the race for the White House.
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2024-07-26 09:40:20