In his Oval Office address explaining his decision to drop out of the race, President Biden acknowledged that it was time “pass the torch to a new generation.”
“Nothing, nothing, can come in the way of saving our democracy,” he said in a 10-minute speech. “That includes personal ambition.”
“I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people,” Biden said. “But this sacred task of perfecting our union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures. It’s about ‘We the People.’”
Biden said he plans to finish out his term by working on several initiatives, including reforms to the Supreme Court.
He did not mention former President Donald Trump by name, but made veiled references to what he sees as the danger of a possible second Trump term.
“The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,” Biden said. “The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America lies in your hands.”
