In a democracy, the will of the people always takes precedence. (…) Joe Biden said in his first speech on Thursday since Donald Trump won the election that we accept this choice.
– For more than 200 years, he has been conducting this greatest experiment in self-government. This is the world's greatest experiment. People vote, elect leaders, and do it peacefully. Biden said that in a democracy, the will of the people always prevails.
The US leader said he called President Trump to congratulate him on Wednesday. – I have committed that the entire administration will work with his team to ensure a peaceful handover. This is what Americans deserve, he added.
He also praised Kamala Harris and thanked her for her dedication.
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