Biden delivers first speech since pulling out of presidential election race
The outgoing president alluded only indirectly to his reasons for standing down, telling US citizens that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".
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00:00President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he pulled out of the presidential race over concerns about the future of U.S. democracy.
00:09He said he was quote passing the torch to a new generation in his first public remarks since ending his re-election bid against Republican Donald Trump.
00:18He praised Vice President Kamala Harris who, after his endorsement, secured enough Democratic delegates to become the nominee in his place.
00:26During his speech, supporters gathered outside the White House in gratitude for his service.