——– An emotional Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at DNC
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WASHINGTON: The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago with an emotional adieu for US President Joe Biden, who hailed Vice President Kamala Harris and the accomplishments of their administration in a fiery, sometimes teary speech.
An emotional Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, after Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to thank him for being an “incredible” president.
“I love you,” the tearful 81-year-old president told the crowd to deafening cheers, less than a month after dropping out of the White House race against Donald Trump and passing the torch to Harris, the Democrats’ official nominee.
Biden took to the stage to chants of “We love you Joe” from the same party that had pushed him out over concerns about his ability to campaign against Trump in one of the biggest shocks in US political history.
“We both know we have more to do, but we’re moving in the right direction,” he said, referring to himself and the 59-year-old Harris, who, in the space of a few breathtaking weeks, has turned the presidential race upside down. Wiping away tears after being introduced by his daughter Ashley, Biden waved to the crowd that held signs saying, “We (heart) Biden.” Beaming, he responded, “I love YOU.”
Biden was supposed to claim the Democratic nomination at the convention, but passed the baton to his vice president in July in a move he hailed as a bid to advance democracy.
Speaking clearly and energetically, Biden defend his record as president and senator in a political career that has spanned nearly half-a-century.
“America, I gave my best to you. I made a lot of mistakes in my career. But I gave my best to you for 50 years,” Biden said. “I’ve been too young to be in the Senate because I wasn’t yet 30, and too old to stay as president. But I hope you know how grateful I am to all of you.”
