I believe that my accomplishments as president, my leadership in the world, and my vision for America's future deserve a second term, but nothing, nothing, including personal ambition, can stand in the way of preserving our democracy, so I have decided that the best course of action is to pass the baton to a new generation. it is the best way to unite our people.

Axar.az reports that US President Joe Biden said this.

He said in his address to the American people that he refused to run for re-election in order to protect democracy.

The head of state emphasized that in the remaining 6 months, he will focus on his presidential duties, continue to strengthen the coalition of countries that help Ukraine and NATO.

Biden also expressed his intention to achieve the cessation of military operations in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages. According to the president, he is the first US president in the 21st century, during his presidency, the country was not involved in a war anywhere in the world.