President-Elect Biden Says ‘It’s Time For America To Unite’

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is seen on Friday night.

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«I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect [Kamala] Harris, Biden said in a statement. «In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted. Proving once again, that democracy beats deep in the heart of America.

«With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It’s time for America to unite. And to heal. We are the United States of America. And there’s nothing we can’t do, if we do it together.

America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.

The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.

I will keep the faith that you have placed in me. pic.twitter.com/moA9qhmjn8

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 7, 2020

Harris made history as the first woman elected vice president.

«This election is about so much more than [Joe Biden] or me, she said in a tweet. «It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.

We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020

The AP later called Nevada for Biden.

President Trump, whom Biden defeated, has not conceded, saying in his own statement that «the simple fact is this election is far from over.

Trump added: «Joe Biden has not been certified as the winner of any states, let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts, or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor.

I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2020