CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his farewell speech to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, after his decision to not seek reelection revitalized his party as Vice President Kamala Harris assumed the candidacy for the presidency of the United States. PUBLICIDAD After 52 years of ascending to the pinnacle of influence in the party, Biden, 81, received a hero's welcome for stepping aside to make way for Harris, weeks after many Democrats pressured him to abandon his bid for reelection. PUBLICIDAD One month after an unprecedented change halfway through Biden's campaign to Harris, the inaugural night of the convention in Chicago at the United Center was designed to be a handover step from the current president to his chosen successor.
What did Joe Biden say in his speech? A visibly moved Biden was greeted with over four minutes of applause and chants of "Thank you Joe." “United States, I love you,” he replied and began a 45-minute speech where he showed great intensity at various moments.” In one of his most commented phrases, Joe Biden was sincere and said, "I have made many mistakes in my career, but I gave you my best.
" The president described his selection of Harris as his running mate four years ago as "the first decision I made when I became the party's nominee, and it was the best decision I made in my entire career...
She is tough, experienced, and has immense integrity, immense integrity. Her story represents the best American story," .