United States President Joe Biden says he had pulled out of the race against Republican Donald Trump because he ‘loves his country more’ and that love exceeds his ‘personal ambition.’
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00:00United States President Joe Biden says he had pulled out of the race against Republican
00:04Donald Trump because he loves his country more and that love exceeds his personal ambition.
00:10This was his first public remark since dropping out.
00:12I revere this office, but I love my country more.
00:16So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.
00:21That's the best way to unite our nation.
00:23Biden sprinkles his 11-minute speech with references to the danger Americans supposedly
00:27face if Trump wins.
00:29The great thing about America is here kings and dictators do not rule, the people do.
00:35He adds he wants to unite Democrats in the goal of winning.
00:38Nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.
00:42That includes personal ambition.
00:44He also thanks his Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her experience tough and capable.