US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (July 24) that he had pulled out of the race against Republican Donald Trump because of his concerns about the future of the country.
He described Vice President Kamala Harris as a capable leader, saying that it's time for him to pass the torch to the new generation.
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He described Vice President Kamala Harris as a capable leader, saying that it's time for him to pass the torch to the new generation.
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00:00My fellow Americans, I revere this office, but I love my country more.
00:07It's been the honor of my life to serve as your president, but in the defense of democracy,
00:14which is at stake, I think it's more important than any title.
00:18I draw strength and I find joy in working for the American people.
00:23But this sacred task of perfecting our union, it's not about me, it's about you.
00:32America's going to have to choose between moving forward or backward, between hope and
00:38hate, between unity and division.
00:42We have to decide do we still believe in honesty, decency, respect, freedom, justice, and democracy.
00:51You know, in recent weeks, it's become clear to me that I need to unite my party in this
00:57critical endeavor.
00:59I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America's future
01:07all merit a second term, but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.
01:16That includes personal ambition.
01:18So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.
01:23In just a few months, the American people will choose the course of America's future.
01:29I made my choice.
01:31I've made my views known.
01:33I'd like to thank our great Vice President Kamala Harris.
01:37She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable.
01:42She's been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country.
01:47Now the choice is up to you, the American people.
01:51Whether we keep our republic is now in your hands.
01:54My fellow Americans, it's been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50
02:00years.
02:01Nowhere else on earth could a kid with a stutter from modest beginnings in Scranton, Pennsylvania,
02:08Claymont, Delaware, one day sit behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office as President
02:14of the United States.
02:15But here I am.
02:17The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule, the people do.
02:26History is in your hands, the power is in your hands, the idea of America lies in your
02:32hands.
02:33We just have to keep faith, keep the faith.
02:37God bless you all, and may God protect our troops.