'Democracy has prevailed': US President Biden

January 20, 2021 22:34

Joe Biden received a standing ovation as he took the podium to deliver his inaugural address, his first speech as president.

After thanking those present at the inauguration, Biden said, This is Americas day. This is democracys day.

The president referenced the violent attack on the Capitol two weeks ago, saying it underscored the value of American democracy.

Weve learned again that democracy is precious, the president said. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.

President Joe Biden thanked his predecessors from "both parties" in his inauguration remarks to the nation, including those who couldn't be present.

"I thank my predecessors of both parties for their presence here today. I thank them from the bottom of my heart... And I know the resilience of our Constitution and the strength, the strength of our nation, as does President Carter, who I spoke with last night, who cannot be with us today, but whom we salute for his lifetime in service," Biden said.

He acknowledged the power that comes with taking the "sacred oath" that was taken by former presidents.

"I have just taken a sacred oath each of those patriots taken. The oath first sworn by Washington. But the American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us. On we, the people, who seek a more perfect union. This is a great nation. We are good people," Biden said.

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