He also spoke about the importance of continuing key efforts over the remaining months of his term, including support for middle-class families, action on climate change, and advancing his Cancer Moonshot initiative. On foreign policy, he pointed to renewed global partnerships and the United States’ role in promoting peace and stability.
Biden expressed deep appreciation for Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “a strong and capable partner.” While he did not name a preferred successor, his comments suggested confidence in the leadership team’s ability to continue the work they’ve started.
Closing his remarks, Biden shared personal reflections on his journey—from his upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the presidency—highlighting the opportunities that define the American story. “Only in America,” he said, “can someone from a working-class family have the privilege of serving in this office.”
He concluded with a message of optimism: “We the people hold the power. We decide the future. When we stand united—as the United States of America—there’s nothing we can’t achieve.”
As the nation looks ahead to a new chapter, President Biden’s message was clear: leadership is about service, legacy is built through unity, and the promise of America endures when its people move forward together.