Biden emphasized the importance of democracy in his address, stating, "With a grateful heart, I stand before you now on this August night to report that democracy has prevailed. Democracy has delivered, and now democracy must be preserved." He highlighted the challenges faced during his presidency, particularly post-January 6 and during the pandemic, yet remained optimistic about future progress and justice."
Reflecting on his political career, Biden said, "I hope you know how grateful I am to all of you." He expressed hopefulness, comparing his current optimism to when he first entered the Senate, noting, "I'm more optimistic about the future than I was when I was elected as a 29-year-old United States senator." His focus remained on the positives rather than the hurdles of past leadership.
In a moment of self-reflection, Biden declared, "Selecting Harris as my vice-president was the best decision I made my whole career," emphasizing her significance in his administration and contrasting her leadership with that of Trump. He used this contrast to underpin his message of hopeful democracy and progressive values.
He noted his unexpected decision to withdraw from the presidential race, saying, "Only a few weeks ago, Biden was expected to be on the convention stage this week to accept his party's nomination for the second time." Biden stressed the importance of supporting Harris and the future direction of the Democratic party.
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