President Joe Biden stepped into the Rose Garden yesterday to share his thoughts after Kamala Harrisʼs defeat in the presidential race; his speech focused on democratic values and smooth power-transfer
You cant love your country only when you win. You cant love your neighbor only when you agree
The president mentioned his wednesday phone-call with President-elect Donald Trump (who still hasnt admitted his 2020 loss)‚ promising a well-organized transition: the electoral process proved itself honest fair and transparent
Biden praised his former running-mate Harris describing her as someone with a steel-like backbone who put her heart into the campaign. He pointed to his adminʼs achievements including:
- World-leading economic growth
- Ground-breaking legislation with ten-year impact
- Cross-party infrastructure deals
- Clean-energy investments
Speaking to disappointed supporters Biden emphasized that despite this set-back – Americas democratic system stays strong: the nations future depends on citizens staying active in the political process