President Joe Biden explained his decision to suspend his campaign for the 2024 election in his first official speech since dropping out and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.
The 81-year-old Commander in Chief confirmed that he would not be pursuing a second term in office over the weekend. On Wednesday night (July 24), he spoke to the nation from the White House.
In his address, he explained why he made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race.
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“I revere this office, but I love my country more. It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president, but in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it is more important than any title. I draw strength, and I find joy in working for the American people, but this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It’s about you,” he said in his speech.
Joe continued, saying, “In recent weeks, it’s become clear to me I need to unite my party in this critical endeavor. I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future all merited a second term. But nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition.”
“So I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That’s the best way to unite our nation,” President Biden explained. “You know, 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. And that time and place is now.”
He praised Kamala as being “experienced,” “tough” and “capable.”
This week Kamala secured enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination. See what she had to say.
