Biden explains reason for quitting presidential race: ‘Defence of democracy more important than title’
Biden explains reason for quitting presidential race- 'Defence of democracy more important than title'PA
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00:00My fellow Americans, I'm speaking to you tonight from behind the resolute desk in
00:05the Oval Office. In this sacred space, I'm surrounded by portraits of extraordinary
00:12American presidents. Thomas Jefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this
00:17nation. George Washington showed us presidents are not kings. Abraham Lincoln
00:24implored us to reject malice. Franklin Roosevelt inspired us to reject fear. I
00:32revere this office, but I love my country more. It's been the honor of my life to
00:38serve as your president, but in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I
00:44think it's more important than any title. I draw strength and I find joy in
00:50working for the American people, but this sacred task of perfecting our union, it's
00:57not about me. It's about you, your families, your futures. It's about we, the
01:04people. We can never forget that, and I never have.