The first day of the Democratic Party Convention had a central figure: US President Joe Biden. The 81-year-old was honored in Chicago for his decades of service – and was moved to tears during his speech.
US President Joe Biden used his appearance in Chicago to review his political career, recounting his successes and “many mistakes” while setting the stage for his successor.
“Are you ready to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?” Biden shouted to thousands of delegates at the Democratic National Convention late Monday night (local time). “Are you ready to vote for freedom?” He stressed: “The best days are not behind us, they are ahead of us.”
Daughter Moves Joe Biden to Tears
His speech was interrupted by cheers several times. He was introduced by his daughter Ashley. “He taught me that a brave heart is a great thing. A brave heart can save a nation.” She described him as her “best friend” and a “fighter who was underestimated his whole life.”
Biden is moved to tears:
As she handed the desk to her father, the US president wiped tears from his face with a paper towel. In this tone, business must go on. Biden followed her to the lectern, holding his breath as the audience cheered him on. “I love you,” he told his daughter.
Biden lists his successes
The entire room roared, “Thanks, Joe.” It took several minutes before Biden could begin his speech. The 81-year-old then listed his political successes. From climate legislation to strengthening unions. He repeatedly emphasized the differences with his now former competitor: “Donald Trump promised infrastructure week every week for four years. And he never built anything.”
He kept raising his age. For example, he knows more heads of state by their first names than anyone else: “That’s because I’m so damn old.” Ultimately, his age reportedly led him to drop out of the race. “It’s the honor of my life to serve as your president. I love this job. But I love my country more,” he shouted to thunderous applause from the Democrats.
Biden quotes from ‘American national anthem’
Only in the United States could a child with a stutter move into the White House. Biden promised to be the “best election worker” for the Harris-Walz ticket. Finally, Biden quoted from Norah Jones’ song “American Anthem”: “Let me know in my heart when my days are done, America. America, I did my best for you!”
The end of Joe Biden’s speech in the video:
And so the speech ended as it began: with tears. US vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz wept with his wife in the stands. Biden’s wife Jill came onto the stage, accompanied by Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff. Also visibly moved. Biden has now done what he promised years ago: build a bridge to a younger generation.
Source: Krone
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