'If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst,' Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said. 'I'll be an ally of the light, not the darkness.'
It's official. During the closing moments of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Joe Biden formally accepted the nomination to become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.
In his acceptance speech, Biden referred to this time in history as"a season of darkness in America" which he said his presidency could eradicate."Here and now, I give you my word," Biden said."If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst. I'll be an ally of the light, not the darkness. It's time for us—for we, the people—to come together. And make no mistake. United we can and will overcome.
"As president, I will make you this promise: I will protect America," Biden said."I will defend us from every attack. Seen. And unseen. Always. Without exception. Every time."President Trump reacted to Biden's speech with a Thursday tweet.
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