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US President Joe Biden claimed the 'best way forward' was to 'pass the torch' during his first speech since dropping out of the presidential election race, in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"My vision for America's future, all merited at a second term, but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy," he said. "That includes personal ambition. So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation as the best way to unite our nation."
Biden announced he was quitting the race - but would continue in post for the remainder of his term - in a written statement on Sunday. Describing his achievements, he said that he was the "first President in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world".
"We'll keep rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop Putin from taking over Ukraine, doing more damage. We'll keep NATO stronger and I'll make it more powerful and more united than any time in all of our history," he said.
"You know, when I came to office, the conventional wisdom was that China would inevitably surpass the United States. That's not the case anymore," Biden claimed.
He also spoke of his Vice President Kamala Harris, who he previously endorsed to take over as nominee for president.
"In just a few months, the American people will choose the course of America's future. I made my choice. I've made my views known," he said. "She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable. She's been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country."
Harris has received key endorsements to take on the position of Democratic presidential nominee and is widely expected to take on Donald Trump in November.
Biden made no reference to the health rumours that have blighted his campaign in recent months, culminating with the much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump as well as an ongoing series of gaffes.
Among others, at the NATO Summit he called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky 'President Putin' and described himself during a radio interview interview as the 'first Black woman', while the White House was forced to deny claims he was being treated for Parkinson's, after reports that his doctor had met with a specialist.
'Best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation' - Biden ignores health concerns in first speech since dropping out of election
US President Joe Biden claimed the 'best way forward' was to 'pass the torch' during his first speech since dropping out of the presidential election race, in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"My vision for America's future, all merited at a second term, but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy," he said. "That includes personal ambition. So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation as the best way to unite our nation."
Biden announced he was quitting the race - but would continue in post for the remainder of his term - in a written statement on Sunday. Describing his achievements, he said that he was the "first President in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world".
"We'll keep rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop Putin from taking over Ukraine, doing more damage. We'll keep NATO stronger and I'll make it more powerful and more united than any time in all of our history," he said.
"You know, when I came to office, the conventional wisdom was that China would inevitably surpass the United States. That's not the case anymore," Biden claimed.
He also spoke of his Vice President Kamala Harris, who he previously endorsed to take over as nominee for president.
"In just a few months, the American people will choose the course of America's future. I made my choice. I've made my views known," he said. "She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable. She's been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country."
Harris has received key endorsements to take on the position of Democratic presidential nominee and is widely expected to take on Donald Trump in November.
Biden made no reference to the health rumours that have blighted his campaign in recent months, culminating with the much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump as well as an ongoing series of gaffes.
Among others, at the NATO Summit he called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky 'President Putin' and described himself during a radio interview interview as the 'first Black woman', while the White House was forced to deny claims he was being treated for Parkinson's, after reports that his doctor had met with a specialist.
Mandatory credit: The White House
US President Joe Biden claimed the 'best way forward' was to 'pass the torch' during his first speech since dropping out of the presidential election race, in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"My vision for America's future, all merited at a second term, but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy," he said. "That includes personal ambition. So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation as the best way to unite our nation."
Biden announced he was quitting the race - but would continue in post for the remainder of his term - in a written statement on Sunday. Describing his achievements, he said that he was the "first President in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world".
"We'll keep rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop Putin from taking over Ukraine, doing more damage. We'll keep NATO stronger and I'll make it more powerful and more united than any time in all of our history," he said.
"You know, when I came to office, the conventional wisdom was that China would inevitably surpass the United States. That's not the case anymore," Biden claimed.
He also spoke of his Vice President Kamala Harris, who he previously endorsed to take over as nominee for president.
"In just a few months, the American people will choose the course of America's future. I made my choice. I've made my views known," he said. "She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable. She's been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country."
Harris has received key endorsements to take on the position of Democratic presidential nominee and is widely expected to take on Donald Trump in November.
Biden made no reference to the health rumours that have blighted his campaign in recent months, culminating with the much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump as well as an ongoing series of gaffes.
Among others, at the NATO Summit he called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky 'President Putin' and described himself during a radio interview interview as the 'first Black woman', while the White House was forced to deny claims he was being treated for Parkinson's, after reports that his doctor had met with a specialist.