Obama "Biden, Proud of You"... Former U.S. Presidents Send Congratulations Messages Together

Former U.S. President Barack Obama held a drive-in campaign supporting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in Flint, Michigan, on the 31st of last month (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Cho] "Proud." "Democracy has triumphed."

Former U.S. presidents from the Democratic Party, including Barack Obama, collectively sent congratulatory messages to President-elect Joe Biden on November 7 (local time), confirming his victory in the presidential election.

In a statement that day, former President Obama said, "I could not be prouder to congratulate our next president, Joe Biden," adding, "Once all the votes are counted, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will achieve a historic and decisive victory."

He emphasized that it is fortunate that Biden, who has the qualifications and experience to be president, will enter the White House at a time when numerous challenges such as COVID-19, economic inequality, and a crisis in democracy are piling up. He also urged, "President-elect Biden will sincerely work for all Americans, whether they voted for him or not," and "I encourage all Americans to give him a chance and support him."

Former President Obama, regarded as a key contributor to this election victory, officially endorsed Biden, who ran as a candidate in the Democratic primary last April, and actively supported him by campaigning in key battleground states during the campaign period. Biden served as vice president for eight years under the Obama administration.

Former President Bill Clinton also stated on Twitter that "democracy has won" and "now we have a president and vice president-elect who will unite us." Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and Bill Clinton's wife, who was the Democratic presidential candidate in 2016, congratulated Biden, saying, "The voters have delivered a verdict," and "It is both a backlash against President Trump and a new chapter for America." Former President Jimmy Carter also congratulated President-elect Biden in a statement.

Additionally, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized, "A new dawn for America has arrived," and "A record-breaking 75 million Americans cast their votes to elect Biden as president of the United States. This is a historic victory that empowers the Democrats to take action." Despite President Trump's announcement of his refusal to concede the election, some Republican figures, including Senator Mitt Romney, also congratulated President-elect Biden on his victory.

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