“Time to heal America”

Our administration will be about the people and we will make America respected in the world again, Democrat Joe Biden said in his first speech as US president-elect Saturday night. We must make this country a land for everyone. We must rebuild the spirit of this country, he stressed, in a new call for unity.

“The people of this nation have spoken, they have given us a clear victory,” but “there were no reds and there were no blues, only the United States,” said Joe Biden, commenting on the election result.

“Those of you who voted for President Trump understand your disappointment, and I have lost a couple of times, but give us a chance, be all Americans, come together and build, it’s time to heal America,” he said. the Democrat said addressing supporters of the current White House tenant.

“It’s time to put the heavy words aside, turn down the temperature, see each other again, hear each other again and move on. We must stop treating our opponents as enemies. They are not enemies. They are Americans. The Bible tells us that for everyone. what’s a time, a time to build, a time to reap, a time to sow and a time to heal. It’s time to give up America, “said Joe Biden.

Thousands of pro-Trump supporters came out to protest Saturday in various Republican strongholds, especially after Donald Trump gave a clear message that he did not intend to admit defeat. He accuses the vote of being fraudulent and will go to court.

“I’ve always thought that America could be defined in one word: possibility. There’s nothing we can’t do together,” said Joe Biden.

Joe Biden wanted to highlight another key moment: “Our Vice President Kamala Harris is making history,” said Joe Biden, who will become the first woman to hold the position.

Foreign policy, an important pillar for the future administration

“Everyone is looking at America tonight,” the former vice president said. “America is a beacon for the whole world. And we will lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example,” promised Joe Biden, implying that foreign policy will be an important component of his administration. .

The president-elect outlined his administration’s priorities, underlining the urgent need to take adequate measures to combat the pandemic, but also to restore the economy. We must have the climate under control and defend democracy, Joe Biden pointed out in other directions of his policies.

In his long-awaited President-elect address, Joe Biden had a much more assertive, firmer, and more mobilizing tone than his previous public appearances.

Last but not least, Joe Biden wanted to pay tribute to the one who has lived with him all his life: his wife. “I am Jill’s husband and I would not be here without her love and support. He is an educated man. She will be a wonderful first lady, I am so proud of her,” said Joe Biden.

As always, he also mentioned Beau, his son who died five years ago and considered his political heir. Beau Biden was somehow honored in a different way. The fireworks that followed in Wilmington took place against the backdrop of Coldplay’s song “Sky Full of Stars”, one of Beau’s favorite bands. In fact, soloist Chris Martin sang at Beau Biden’s funeral in 2015.

Joe Biden concluded his speech by recalling the words of his grandparents: “Keep the faith!” my grandfather told me. “No, spread your faith!” My grandmother told me, said Joe Biden, urging Americans to adopt the spirit of this advice.

Joe Biden spoke from his Delaware hometown of Wilmington. The scene was set up in a parking lot, where thousands of enthusiastic supporters arrived by car. Flags in hand, they greeted Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with cheers and horns.

Kamala Harris: You have chosen hope, unity, science and truth

However, the first to speak was Kamala Harris, the woman who writes history in the United States: she will be the first female vice president, the first person of color to achieve this position and also the first person of South Asian descent to achieve this dignity.

Dressed in white, the former prosecutor told supporters that they are the ones who have the power to improve the future and thanked everyone who worked for the Biden-Harris team in the election campaign. He recalled the particular situation in which these elections took place: the pandemic that caused a lot of pain. “You have chosen hope, unity, science and truth,” he told supporters, suggesting that appropriate health measures will be the priority of the future administration. “Now the real work will begin to heal and unite the country. The road will not be easy. But America is ready and so are Joe and I,” the senator said.

Kamala Harris recalled her origins, thanking her sister, husband and especially her mother. She paid tribute to the “generations of women” who “paved the way” and promised that she would not be the only woman elected to this position and that she would be with all categories of people fighting for their rights: women, people of color, immigrants, children. “Dream with ambition!” he urged.

He then introduced President-elect Joe Biden, who, despite being 77, entered the scene at a rapid pace. Both greeted the crowd, then came the most awaited moment: Joe Biden’s speech.

Eventually, a fireworks display ensued and their families joined them on stage.

Publisher: Luana Pavaluca