After recalling his January 2021 inauguration, Joe Biden says: “I stand before you now on this August night to report that democracy has prevailed.”
“Democracy has delivered, and now democracy must be preserved.”
He adds: “As your president, I’m determined to keep America moving forward, not going back. We’re growing our economy, we’re improving our quality of life, and we’re building a better America.”
Delegates wave signs for US President Joe Biden.Credit: AP
Biden then talks about his administration’s efforts to rebuild manufacturing, grow higher paying jobs that benefit the middle class.
“Our Republican friends and others made sure they go abroad to get the cheapest labour. We used to import products and export jobs. Now we export American products and create American jobs right here in America.”
The crowd responds by chanting “Union Joe”. Biden is the first American president to walk a picket line with a union.