In Oval Office address, Biden says best way to 'unite' country is to 'pass the torch'

Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race

(AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden used his first public address since his announcement Sunday that he was stepping aside to deliver an implicit repudi…

Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race - Record Herald

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden used his first public address since his announcement Sunday that he was stepping aside to deliver an imp…

Biden admits it's time to pass on the torch

In his first appearance since quitting his reelection bid, US President Joseph Biden Wednesday said during a speech from the Oval Office that his decision had been motivated to protect democracy, to unite the nation against the threat former President Donald Trump represents. However, he never mentioned him by name.

Biden explains why he dropped out of US election

Biden addressed the US from the Oval Office in his first lengthy public remarks since his withdrawal from the presidential race.

'It's about you': Biden addresses citizens on why he dropped out of US election

Biden said he believes the “defence of democracy is more important than any title”.