Biden pulls out of presidential race, clears way for VP Harris

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President Joe Biden has announced he will end his re-election bid, stating, "It is in the best interest of my party and the country."  This follows weeks of pressure from Democrats over concerns about his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump.  By stepping aside, Biden clears the way for VP Kamala Harris to run at the top of the ticket, making her the first Black woman to do so in U.S. history.

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00:00My inclination is to mention every single one of you because I think I've spoken.

00:12I promise the American people, and I guess it's becoming an overused phrase, to help

00:18you along the way.

00:19I don't walk as easy as I used to.

00:20I don't speak as smoothly as I used to.

00:23I don't debate as well as I used to.

00:26But I know what I do know.

00:29I know how to tell the truth.

00:32I know right from wrong.

00:37I know how to do this job.

00:41I know how to get things done.

00:44I know like millions of Americans know, when you get knocked down, you get back up.

00:49But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last.

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