Biden commented on his withdrawal from the election race: “Protecting democracy is more important than office”
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Joe Biden commented on his withdrawal from the race, saying that he was passing the baton to a new generation. He supported Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and emphasized the importance of protecting democracy.
US President Joe Biden, in his first major public statement after dropping out of the re-election race, explained his decision by "passing the torch to a new generation" and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. UNN reports this with reference to the Voice of America.
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In an address on Wednesday, Biden said he "respects the position." "But I love my country more," Biden said. He also added that "protecting democracy is more important than any position.
He called on Americans to take an active part in the defense of democracy: "Kings and dictators do not rule here. People rule here. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America is in your hands.
He also emphasized the main priorities for his presidency until the end of the term, which ends in January. Among his foreign policy priorities, Biden mentioned support for Ukraine.
We will continue to unite a coalition of proud nations to stop Putin and prevent him from taking over Ukraine and causing even more damage
He emphasized that he would continue to strengthen and unite NATO.
