Democrat Joe Biden thanked his constituents for a convincing victory in the US presidential election. He did so in his first speech after, according to the American media, he secured a majority in the electorate, which will formally decide on the next head of state. He pledged to be president of unity, representing all Americans and restoring the soul of the United States. He set the fight against the covid-19 pandemic, climate change and tackling entrenched racism in the United States as his program priorities.
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“The people of this nation have spoken. He gave us a clear victory, a convincing victory, “said Biden in Wilmington, his home state of Delaware, four days after the polls closed.
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“I pledge to be a president who does not want to divide, but to unite,” continued the 77-year-old Democrat, who has been projected to secure a White House seat with a victory in Pennsylvania, where he has lagged behind his opponent and current president Donald Trump in counting.
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“Let’s give each other a chance,” he urged supporter Trump, who, contrary to custom, still did not recognize Biden’s victory and legally challenged the election results in several states. “It’s time to put aside harsh speech, take the gas, take it into account again, listen to each other again. Now is the time to cure America, “he added, adding that Americans want Democrats and Republicans to work together.
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The Democrat then said that he wanted to appoint a team of scientists and other experts on Monday, who should propose a strategy for his future administration to combat coronavirus. He also reaffirmed his earlier statement that, as president, he intends to focus on climate change and systemic racism in the United States. His future government, he said, should reflect the ethnic composition of the United States.
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His vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who will be the first woman in a similarly high position in US history, appeared briefly in front of Biden on the stage. According to her, the election was about the soul of the United States, and the country is now on the threshold of new days. She called Biden a “healer and unifier.” She also added that although she is the first woman in a high executive position, she is definitely not the last.
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