A tearful Joe Biden took centre stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - warning, in what was billed as a farewell speech, that democracy 'must be preserved'.
An emotional Joe Biden wiped away tears as he prepared to deliver a farewell speech to his party's members. Ahead of what's been billed as the outgoing president's swansong, Mr Biden was introduced to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by his daughter Ashley. A visibly moved Mr Biden was greeted by a more than four-minute-long ovation and chants of 'thank you Joe', with the 81-year-old saying: 'I love you.
Ms Harris herself made a surprise appearance, drawing cheers from the crowd as she vowed to defeat Mr Trump in the November election. 'Let us fight for the ideals we hold dear and let us always remember, when we fight we win,' the US vice president said in brief remarks. She also paid tribute to Mr Biden, thanking him for 'historic leadership' and a 'lifetime of service' to the nation.
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