The president of USA, Joe Bidensent a message this Thursday to Democrats saddened and concerned about the victory of Donald Trumpacknowledging that his party has “lost a battle”, but emphasizing that this does not mean that they are “defeated.”
This is how Biden spoke in his first intervention before the press since Trump defeated the vice president Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s elections, in a speech that took place in the Rose Garden of the White House, where dozens of journalists, his cabinet and even members of his family gathered.
«Setbacks are inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable. We all fall, but true character, as my father said, is measured by how quickly we get up.”Biden stated, in the final part of his speech, where he sought to raise the spirits of his followers.
«Remember, a defeat does not mean that we are defeated. We lost this battle,” said Biden, who added: “America, the country of your dreams, calls you to rise.”
«It is the history of America for more than 240 years. A story for everyone, not just some. The American experiment continues. We’re going to be fine, but we need to keep our commitment. “We need to move forward and, above all, we need to keep the faith,” he said.
Biden now becomes what in US political jargon is known as a “lame duck”, a president in his last period in power and with less capacity to promote measures in Congress, although he can still carry out initiatives. through executive orders and extending presidential pardons.
When referring to this new stage, Biden assured that he will continue working for the American people and highlighted his administration’s achievements in recovering from the pandemic and investing in infrastructure throughout the country.
Biden will leave power on January 20, 2025, when Trump will be inaugurated as the new president. EFE (I)
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