iNDICA NEWS BUREAU-
Former President Barack Obama expressed his gratitude to his then deputy and current POTUS Joe Biden, and praised his “lifetime of service” after the latter addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday, July 24. During the course of the speech, Biden explained his decision to step down from the Presidential race for the November 5 polls.
“I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” he said from the Oval Office, adding: “That is the best way to unite our nation.”
Following the speech, Obama thanked the President on X. “‘The sacred cause of this country is larger than any one of us.’
“Joe Biden has stayed true to these words again and again over a lifetime of service to the American people. Thank you,
@POTUS,” his tweet read.
.
This was also Biden first speech after his July 21 announcement, when he announced his decision to not seek another term as the head of the state.
The Oval Office address, traditionally reserved for moments of national significance or policy declarations, provided Biden with a platform to articulate his decision and rally support for Harris as the next leader of the country.
Returning to the White House after testing negative for COVID-19, Biden framed the upcoming election as a critical choice between progress and regression, hope and division. “I revere this office, but I love my country more,” Biden affirmed, emphasizing his commitment to defending democracy and the collective well-being of the American people.
In his address, Biden called upon Americans to unite and recognize their shared values, casting the election as pivotal in shaping the nation’s trajectory for decades to come. He expressed optimism in the American spirit and underscored the importance of protecting democratic principles, urging unity over division.
While Biden did not directly mention former President Donald Trump, he contrasted his approach with Trump’s contentious presidency, highlighting the imperative of safeguarding the integrity of democratic processes.
