He called for the only “path forward” as he addressed the nearly 1,000 attendees of the Inauguration Ceremony and millions watching around the world.
President Joe Biden insisted on unity while admitting the numerous differences and fractures characterizing the modern American society.
“I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy these days, I know the forces that divide are deep and they are real. Our history has been a struggle between the American ideal that we’re all created equal and the harsh ugly reality of racism, nativism, fear, demonization,” the just sworn-in President said.
“This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge – and unity is the path forward.”
He continued: “We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts. If we show a little tolerance and humility and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes.”
The 46th President of the United States didn’t miss to talk about the pandemic, economic struggles, racial unrest, climate, and finally violence.
“With unity we can do great things, important things. We can right wrongs. We can put people to work in good jobs, we can put people to work in good jobs, we can teach our children in safe schools, we can overcome the deadly virus.”
The 78-year-old commander-in-chief then concluded his speech saying that America should become once again a leading force for good.
“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile, and, at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.”
