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Kyiv • UNN
The US First Lady revealed the details of Joe Biden's decision not to run for re-election and support Kamala Harris. She emphasized that this choice reflects her husband's values and his belief in the country's future.
During her speech at the Democratic National Convention, First Lady Jill Biden explained how her husband, President Joe Biden, decided not to run for re-election, giving his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Jill Biden emphasized that this difficult choice was made after deep reflection, and it reflects the core values that guide her husband. This was reported by CNN, according to UNN.
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“With faith and conviction, Joe knows that the strength of our nation is not in intimidation or brutality, but in small acts of kindness that heal deep wounds, in service to the communities that shape our country, and in love for a nation that shines with promise and renewal. Kamala Harris understands this, too,” said Jill Biden.
She also recalled how her late son Beau Biden worked with Harris when they served as attorneys general of Delaware and California, respectively. Biden recalled how her son called Harris “a special person to watch.
During the speech, Harris, who was present in the audience, waved to Jill Biden, which caused a standing ovation from the audience. The First Lady expressed confidence in the victory of Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in the election.
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