WASHINGTON DC-President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he is "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race to Americans for the first time on Wednesday night, in an Oval Office address capping over 50 years in politics.
"There is a time and a place for long years of experience in public life. There's also a time and a place for new voices, fresh voices, yes, younger voices," he said in what could be his last speech to the nation from the Oval Office, adding that he dropped out of the White House race to "unite my party.""I revere this office," Biden said. "But I love my country more."
Meanwhile, Biden lauded his Vice President Kamala Harris -- presumptive nominee for the Democratic presidential ticket -- as "tough" and "capable".
"She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable. She's been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country. Now, the choice is up to you, the American people," he said days after bowing out of the election race and endorsing her.
Biden called the United States the "most powerful idea" in world history. "America's an idea, an idea stronger than any army, bigger than any ocean, more powerful than any dictator or tyrant," he said, warning that democracy is at stake in the November election
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