Former President Obama ‘could not be prouder’ of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
“I encourage every American to give him a chance and lend him your support.”
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Former President Barack Obama says he “could not be prouder” to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and that he and Michelle are looking forward to supporting our next president and first lady.
In a statement Saturday, Obama said, “We’re fortunate that Joe’s got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way. Because when he walks into the White House in January, he’ll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has — a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril.”
Acknowledging that the election revealed the nation remains bitterly divided, Obama said, “I know he’ll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote.”
Obama added: “I encourage every American to give him a chance and lend him your support.”
He continued on what needs to happen to unify the nation, “It will be up to not just Joe and Kamala, but each of us, to do our part — to reach out beyond our comfort zone, to listen to others, to lower the temperature and find some common ground from which to move forward, all of us remembering that we are one nation, under God.”
He ended the statement by thanking supporters, volunteers for the Biden campaign, and voters, saying, “Your efforts made a difference. Enjoy this moment.” He added, “Our democracy needs all of us more than ever.”
Biden served as Obama’s vice president for two terms.
Read the full statement below.
Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020
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