Washington: US President Joe Biden, 81, made his first address to the nation after abruptly pulling out of the US presidential race, where he would have competed against rival Donald Trump, and passing the torch to his second-in-command Kamala Harris. In his remarks, Biden said he revered the office, but asserted that democracy was at stake and it was more important than any title.
“I revere this office but I love my country more. It’s been the honour of my life to serve as your president. But in the defense of democracy, which is a stake, I think it’s 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, it’s not about me, it’s about you, your families, your futures. It’s about we, the people,” Biden said from the Oval Office.
