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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race, Citing Need to 'Save Democracy'

Caption: Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race, Citing Need to 'Save Democracy’. In a televised address, US President Joe Biden announced his decision to end his re-election campaign, emphasizing the need to prioritize saving American democracy. Biden, 81, expressed that while his presidency merited a second term, "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.” He endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris, calling her an "experienced, tough, capable" partner, to unite the Democrats and the nation. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside his family and key staff, Biden stated… "I revere this office, but I love my country more." He noted that the best path forward is "to pass the torch to a new generation," believing it is the best way to unite the nation Biden pledged to "finish the job for the American people" before his term ends in January next year, paving the way for Harris's potential candidacy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT

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