"I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people," Biden said from the Oval Office.
" "I gave my heart and my soul to our nation," Biden said.
Biden's speech comes three days after the 81-year-old president quit the race against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and threw his full support behind Harris.
Evan Vucci | Via Reuters"I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation," Biden said.
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid.
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