Joe Biden says he quit US presidential race to 'save democracy'

The president, who is backing Kamala Harris to be the Democrats' presidential nominee, said: "I revere this office, but I love my country more."

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Mr Biden, 81, said he felt his record as president "merited a second term" but that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".

He said he endorsed US Vice-President Kamala Harris to unite their fellow Democrats and the country.

The White House speech marked his first public appearance since he left the race on 21 July, paving the way for Ms Harris to run for the party's nomination.

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