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President Joe Biden claimed all nations see the US as the world's leader - and said he knew more foreign leaders than 'anybody alive' - as he gave an emotional farewell speech to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.
"I know more foreign leaders by their first names and know them well than anybody alive," Biden claimed, giving his final address with tears in his eyes. "Think of the message he (Trump) sends around the world when he talks about America being a failing nation. He says we're losing. He's the loser. He's dead wrong."
"Many of you are very successful people who travel the world. Name me a country in the world that doesn't think we're the leading nation in the world. Without America, not a joke, think about it. I'm being literal. Who can lead the world other than the United States of America?" he asked.
Republican nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US was a 'nation in decline' during his own rallies, and contrasted the state of the country unfavourably with his own time in office.
Biden added that he had the 'most diverse cabinet in history', with the "first Black woman for South Asian descent to serve as Vice President".
"Selecting Kamala was the very first decision I made before I became, when I became our nominee. And it was the best decision I made my whole career," he claimed.
He also accused Trump of saying he would "refuse to accept the election result if he loses again" and of destroying the "strongest bipartisan border deal in the history". Trump himself said "a bad border deal is far worse than no border deal", and has promised to accept a 'free and fair' vote.
Biden, who was seen wiping away tears before the speech, stood aside from the presidential race in July, following months of media speculation over his health, a series of high profile gaffes and a much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump.
A number of media commentators, analysts - and opponents - have accused insiders in the party of mounting a 'coup' against him. Before he quit the race, his team repeatedly insisted he was the best person to beat Republican Donald Trump in November.
His VP Harris, who was confirmed nominee earlier this month after a number of high-profile endorsements, is scheduled to close the convention on August 22.
'Who can lead the world apart from the US?' - Emotional Biden attacks 'loser' Trump's 'nation in decline' rhetoric
President Joe Biden claimed all nations see the US as the world's leader - and said he knew more foreign leaders than 'anybody alive' - as he gave an emotional farewell speech to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.
"I know more foreign leaders by their first names and know them well than anybody alive," Biden claimed, giving his final address with tears in his eyes. "Think of the message he (Trump) sends around the world when he talks about America being a failing nation. He says we're losing. He's the loser. He's dead wrong."
"Many of you are very successful people who travel the world. Name me a country in the world that doesn't think we're the leading nation in the world. Without America, not a joke, think about it. I'm being literal. Who can lead the world other than the United States of America?" he asked.
Republican nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US was a 'nation in decline' during his own rallies, and contrasted the state of the country unfavourably with his own time in office.
Biden added that he had the 'most diverse cabinet in history', with the "first Black woman for South Asian descent to serve as Vice President".
"Selecting Kamala was the very first decision I made before I became, when I became our nominee. And it was the best decision I made my whole career," he claimed.
He also accused Trump of saying he would "refuse to accept the election result if he loses again" and of destroying the "strongest bipartisan border deal in the history". Trump himself said "a bad border deal is far worse than no border deal", and has promised to accept a 'free and fair' vote.
Biden, who was seen wiping away tears before the speech, stood aside from the presidential race in July, following months of media speculation over his health, a series of high profile gaffes and a much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump.
A number of media commentators, analysts - and opponents - have accused insiders in the party of mounting a 'coup' against him. Before he quit the race, his team repeatedly insisted he was the best person to beat Republican Donald Trump in November.
His VP Harris, who was confirmed nominee earlier this month after a number of high-profile endorsements, is scheduled to close the convention on August 22.
Mandatory credit: Democratic National Convention
President Joe Biden claimed all nations see the US as the world's leader - and said he knew more foreign leaders than 'anybody alive' - as he gave an emotional farewell speech to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.
"I know more foreign leaders by their first names and know them well than anybody alive," Biden claimed, giving his final address with tears in his eyes. "Think of the message he (Trump) sends around the world when he talks about America being a failing nation. He says we're losing. He's the loser. He's dead wrong."
"Many of you are very successful people who travel the world. Name me a country in the world that doesn't think we're the leading nation in the world. Without America, not a joke, think about it. I'm being literal. Who can lead the world other than the United States of America?" he asked.
Republican nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US was a 'nation in decline' during his own rallies, and contrasted the state of the country unfavourably with his own time in office.
Biden added that he had the 'most diverse cabinet in history', with the "first Black woman for South Asian descent to serve as Vice President".
"Selecting Kamala was the very first decision I made before I became, when I became our nominee. And it was the best decision I made my whole career," he claimed.
He also accused Trump of saying he would "refuse to accept the election result if he loses again" and of destroying the "strongest bipartisan border deal in the history". Trump himself said "a bad border deal is far worse than no border deal", and has promised to accept a 'free and fair' vote.
Biden, who was seen wiping away tears before the speech, stood aside from the presidential race in July, following months of media speculation over his health, a series of high profile gaffes and a much-criticised debate performance with Donald Trump.
A number of media commentators, analysts - and opponents - have accused insiders in the party of mounting a 'coup' against him. Before he quit the race, his team repeatedly insisted he was the best person to beat Republican Donald Trump in November.
His VP Harris, who was confirmed nominee earlier this month after a number of high-profile endorsements, is scheduled to close the convention on August 22.