Speaking for the first time about his historic decision to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden said that "saving our democracy" was "more important than any title." During an Oval Office address, Biden told the country that his painstaking choice to step aside, which only came after weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats, was made with the good of his party and country in mind. "I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America's future all merited a second term. But nothing — nothing — can come in the way of saving our democracy, and that includes personal ambition," Biden said. "The best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That is the best way to unite our nation."
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