Biden uses Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race [Video]

My fellow Americans. I’m speaking to you tonight from behind the resolute desk in the oval office in this sacred space. I’m surrounded by portraits of extraordinary American presidents, Thomas Jefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this nation. George Washington showed us presidents are not kings. Abraham Lincoln who implored us to reject Malice Franklin Roosevelt, who inspired us to reject fear. I reviewed this office, but I love my country more. It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president. But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it is more important than any title. I draw strength and I find joy in working for the American people. But this sacred task of perfecting our union. It’s not about me. It’s about you, your families, your futures, it’s about we the people. We can never forget that and I never have. …