"The Person to Unite the Divided Nation is Biden"… US Democrats Emphasize Unity

Biden Officially Nominated as Democratic Presidential Candidate
Showcases Efforts for U.S. Unity Through Family History
Endorsed by Democratic Presidents in Support Speeches

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The U.S. Democratic Party focused on conveying that candidate Joe Biden is a figure capable of uniting America through the presidential nomination convention. Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his spouse
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On the second day of the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee, Minnesota, on the 18th (local time), Jill Biden, the wife of Joe Biden and called his secret weapon, gave a speech. Mrs. Biden spoke about the unity of American society through the Biden family story. Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump was not mentioned at all in her speech.

As the closing keynote speaker, Mrs. Biden delivered a virtual speech from Brandywine High School in Wilmington, Delaware, introducing how Biden formed a new family after losing his first wife and child in a car accident. Through this, she emphasized that American society can also come together again. She connected the personal story of Biden with the emptiness felt by American society due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Biden said, "How can a divided family be united? The nation can be united in the same way," adding, "(The answer is) love, understanding, compassion, courage, and unwavering faith."

She then mentioned the loss of Biden’s son while he was serving as vice president in 2015. She said, "We realized that only love can bind our family together," and "Love made us more flexible and resilient." She continued, "We became one, greater than ourselves," and "Love may not protect us from the sorrows of life, but a home provides a sanctuary."

Mrs. Biden stated, "Because the burden we carry is heavy, we need someone with strong shoulders to bear it," and "If you entrust the country to Biden, he will work for your family as he has worked for ours. He will unite us as one."

Former Democratic presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton also appeared as keynote speakers. Former President Carter urged support, saying, "Biden is the person we desperately need at this historic moment," and "Biden has been my loyal friend for decades," adding, "He has the experience, character, and dignity to unite America and restore its greatness."

Former President Clinton criticized, "President Trump says we are leading the world, but the U.S. is the only major industrial country where unemployment has tripled," and "At times like this, the White House should be a command center, but it became the eye of the storm."

Clinton also pointed out, "Regarding COVID-19, initially it was said it would be well controlled and disappear," and "When that was not the case, he appeared on TV daily boasting about what he had done." He added, "Only when the virus surged in some states did President Trump tell people to wear masks. Many had already died."

Clinton praised Biden, saying, "If President Trump serves another four years, he will only blame others, bully, and belittle, but if Biden becomes president, he will build back better."

At the convention, support also came from Republican supporters who said they would back Biden instead of President Trump despite party differences. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served during the George W. Bush administration, said, "The White House must restore its values," and "I support Biden." Cindy McCain, widow of the late Senator John McCain who also ran as a Republican presidential candidate, introduced her past close relationship with Biden and Senator McCain, effectively endorsing Biden.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Biden was officially confirmed as the Democratic presidential candidate through a virtual public vote at the convention. Biden’s acceptance speech is scheduled for the 20th.

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