Joe Biden explains his decision not to run for president....

In a historic Oval position speech on Thursday, US President Joe Biden stated his reasoning for quitting his reelection campaign: "I revere this office, but I love my country more." Insisting that democracy "is at stake and more important than any title," Biden said he resigned in order to safeguard it. "Defending democracy is more important than any title," the US president declared in his first lengthy speech to the country since declaring on november 5 that he will not run for reelection. He also endorsed vice president Kamala harris in the presidential contest.

"Working for the American people brings me joy and strength. However, I am not the one doing this holy work of perfecting our Union. It concerns you. Your households. Your prospects. It concerns 'We the people,'" Biden continued.

The US president, who announced the end of his political career, stated that voters control the country's democracy.

'Where else on the planet could a child who stammers...': Biden makes a moving speech

The octogenarian leader summarized his political career by saying, "There is no place on Earth where a stuttering child from humble beginnings in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Claymont, Delaware, could one day sit behind the resolute desk in the Oval office as President of the United States." However, here I am. He said he has dedicated his heart and soul to the nation and has been blessed many times in return, expressing his thanks for the love and support of the American people.

Rejecting calls for resignation, Biden lays out a six-month plan

US President Biden stated during his speech from the oval office that "doing my job as president" will be the main emphasis of his last six months in office. He disregarded requests from Republicans and their nominee, Donald Trump, who asserted that the incumbent president ought to step down because he is incapable of serving in this capacity.

• Biden declared that he would focus on reducing family expenses, boosting the economy, protecting civil rights and individual liberties, and combating political violence and hate groups.

• Biden pledged to work toward bringing peace to the Middle East, securing the release of hostages, and putting an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

In order to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from seizing control of Ukraine, he promised to keep forging a coalition. Biden wants to see NATO remain more unified, powerful, and strong than it has ever been.