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President Joe Biden<\/strong><\/a> appeared in an historic televised presidential address since stepping down<\/a> from the 2024 presidential race<\/a>. While speaking to the American public from the Oval Office on Wednesday, July 24, the 81-year-old began his speech by crediting his predecessors, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, \u201cwho showed us presidents are not kings.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI revere this office, but I love this country more,\u201d Biden pointed out, before noting that \u201cthis sacred task of perfecting our union is not about me.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout his address, the long-time politician vowed to carry out his duties as POTUS for the remaining six months of his term. Moreover, Biden promised to \u201ckeep speaking out\u201d and \u201ckeep fighting\u201d for Americans, especially when it comes to gun violence and Supreme Court reform. As for how Americans can preserve this democracy, Biden noted that \u201ckings and dictators\u201d have no place in the United States.<\/p>\n While reflecting on his modest upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biden noted that he never imagined he would reach the position he\u2019s in now.<\/p>\n My fellow Americans:<\/p>\n It\u2019s been the honor of my life to serve as your President.<\/p>\n I draw strength and find joy in working for the people.<\/p>\n But this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It\u2019s about you. Your families. Your futures.<\/p>\n It\u2019s about \u201cWe the People.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 25, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cWe\u2019re a nation of promise and possibilities, of dreamers and doers, ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things,\u201d he explained. \u201cI gave my heart and my soul to this nation. It\u2019s been the honor of my life to serve as your president.\u201d<\/p>\n Although he relinquished his chance for re-election by dropping out of the race, Biden acknowledged that the \u201cbest way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation\u201d \u2014 specifically the \u201cnew voices\u201d and \u201cyounger voices.\u201d<\/p>\n I have been privileged to serve this nation for over 50 years.<\/p>\n I have given my heart and my soul, like so many others have.<\/p>\n And I have been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people.<\/p>\n I hope you know how grateful I am to all of you.<\/p>\n \u2014 Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 25, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cI believe my record as president, my vision for America\u2019s future \u2026 nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy,\u201d he added, before crediting his vice president, Kamala Harris<\/strong><\/a>, as an \u201cincredible partner.\u201d Biden also called the 59-year-old presumptive Democratic nominee<\/a> \u201ctough\u201d and more than capable of propelling the nation forward.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for 50 years,\u201d he concluded. \u201cThe idea of America lies in your hands. Just keep the faith and remember who we are. There is simply nothing beyond our capacity if we do it together.\u201d<\/p>\n President Biden\u2019s decision to step down from the race came amid relentless pleas from Democrats and other public figures, all of whom asked him to drop out. Now that Harris is the presumptive nominee, she is currently on the campaign trail and has received multiple endorsements from celebrities and fellow Democrats. Earlier this week, the vice president raised more than $80 million of donations within the first 24 hours of her campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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