Biden: "We Will Become an Alliance of Light to Overcome the Dark Times"... Presidential Candidate Acceptance Speech

Acceptance Speech of Presidential Candidate at Gym Near Wilmington, Delaware Residence
"Trump Failed in the Fundamental Duty to Protect Americans"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Former Vice President Joe Biden, officially nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in the United States, criticized President Donald Trump's leadership and appealed for support, saying he would "overcome the dark times."

On the night of the 20th (local time), Biden gave his acceptance speech as the presidential candidate at a gym near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, saying, "If we unite, we can and will overcome the dark times."

He continued, "There is too much anger, too much fear, too much division," and said, "If you entrust me with the presidency, I promise to do my best, not the worst."

He also emphasized, "I will be an alliance of light, not darkness," and "It is time for us to come together."

Former Vice President Biden strongly criticized President Trump more than ever.

Biden said, "If the current president is given another four years, it will be more of the same as the past four years," adding, "He will not take responsibility, refuse to lead, blame others, and fan the flames of hatred and division."

Biden also launched a fierce attack on President Trump's response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

He pointed out, "President Trump failed in the most basic duty of protecting Americans," calling it "an unforgivable act."

He continued, "If President Trump is given another four years, infections and deaths from COVID-19 will still be high, more stores will close, workers will struggle to survive, and only the wealthy 1% will receive hundreds of billions of dollars in new tax benefits," fiercely criticizing.

He said, "The president keeps telling us the virus will disappear and waits for a miracle, but I have news for him," and countered, "No miracle is coming."

Biden also said that President Trump still has no plan for COVID-19 response and emphasized that if he becomes president, he will implement a national strategy for COVID-19 response on his first day in office. He also pledged to mandate mask-wearing.

Biden stressed, "We will put politics aside and unleash the experts so the public can get the information they need."

He appealed, "There are four crises: the pandemic, the economy, racial inequality, and climate change," and urged people to participate in voting to resolve them.

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