Biden: “Nowhere else on Earth could a kid with a stutter from modest beginnings' become president

Pres. Biden: “nowhere else on Earth could a kid with a stutter” from Scranton, Pennsylvania, become president. “That's what's so special about America. We're a nation of promise and possibilities.”

Biden, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, spoke extensively Wednesday night on his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race and on his plans for the final few months of his time in the White House.

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[tcook]

He is right. You cannot be the president of America anywhere else on Earth other than america.

[shiphop]

Honestly, it's just refreshing to hear the President use his time to give an encouraging and optimistic speech instead of tearing us apart. ❤

[TUPELO_HUNNY]

No matter what side of the political spectrum you align with, this man has never called upon Americans to hurt other Americans and cause a middle aged womanin a red state

[jilltoby]

This Man has restored dignity, honor, trust, safety and health to a badly battered nation following the cheap assault on democracy, basic human decency, facts, truth, law and order. We All owe him a debt of a gratitude for delivering us from chaos and death amidst the worst Pandemic in over a century as well as the massive list of productive legislation, Executive Orders and Resolutions implementing policy which helps all Americans, including the Bipartisan Immigration Reform Act. We thank you, Mr President, for your most dignified service to our country🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[tracyleon]

Thank you Mr.president
You’re an amazing person and a wonderful Leader

[myralhf]

Biden the man who stood by his oath for the American people...thank you for what you have passed for the American people.

[janicewlodkowski]

I just love him. Thank you for dedicating your life to service our country. 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸You will be remembered with great gratitude.

[Jsmith]

Haters will upvote hateful comments because it’s easy to point out failures and place blame, but this man set his ego and ambition aside to voluntarily hand over the reins to the most powerful position in the history of the world - for the good of that world. Not only would Trump never in a million lifetimes do so, neither would 99% of us. I think that speaks to his true intentions better than anything else ever could and have to admit that I underestimated him both politically and personally.

[TheRastari]

President Biden your service & sacrifice to your country including your son who passed away a veteran
Is not lost on this black man they called me boy I know they called you son you did the selfless act of standing down no other leader in world has ever done that as an independent contractor with a inside knowledge of a united states military major &/or naval commander i salute you

[kpkp]

We all love you Joe Biden. We can feel the tremendous pressure you had as well. Inspite of you having done so much good ( un measurable amount) to our mother country USA. You are a true hero. You have always been wise, kind, intelligent, progressive and you have done and performed amazing deal to our country. You and Obama were one of the best presidents of our country. Next we can definitely count on Kamala Harris & her administration.
With Donald Trump it was always a chaos in the country and even today it’s been a problem with this bully. We all need to put a complete stop/ end on him & his allies. We had enough of his lies and threat & disaster to the country. Him and his allies are like a cancer. He has brain washed people with all the lies and put them in his cult. People need to get out of his dangerous cult mess. Donald Trump is evil for sure. The whole world knows about this psychopath.

[sandranunes]

You Are the Best President,
Biden!!!! The Whole World Know Your Name, your Love, Kindness to all American People...❤🎉

[zamoralowe]

Thank you Mr. president 🇺🇸☮️
For taking the reins in America’s darkest hours against fascism & evil that is known as Trump. The GOP/Maga/fascist. The Trump crime family. Thank you for passing the care of our country to the next generation of patriots!🇺🇸
👠🌊🇺🇸👠🌊🇺🇸☮️👠🌊🇺🇸🙏🏼

[julieannhatch]

I love you, Joe. You are once again the hero we need right now. 💙

[securityable]

Joe you are one of the best Presidents that America has had.
💪😎👍 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[hisomeonetrackingmuch]

Thank you President Biden! You have brought decency & sanity back to the Office. Our nation owes you an overwhelming debt of gratitude

[suitcasesal]

Thank you for your 52 years of service to the citizens of this country. You have my highest admiration.

[omegamale]

History will show one of the best Presidents to serve this country was Joe Biden. The man who saved us from Trump. Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[liamn.]

We all appreciate your hard work sir and thank you for your many years of service to our great country

[PeterDeMatteo]

Protecting the US Constitution, fighting bullies and strengthening NATO is what makes an American American.
Joe Biden 🇺🇲

[stevewhite]

Joe Biden has invested his whole life in democracy and the American dream one of the best presidents this country has ever had, getting us out of that nightmare of the pandemic. And making our country strong again.
God bless him.!