We accept the people’s verdict, transfer of power will be peaceful, says US President Joe Biden

We accept the people's verdict; in a democracy the people's view always prevails; love for the country is not expressed only in victory; the transfer of power will take place peacefully on 20 January; we are leaving behind a strong American economy.

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A file photo is shown of U.S. president Joe Biden. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
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WASHINGTON (The Thursday Times) — US President Joe Biden has said that "we accept the verdict of the people" and that the transfer of power in January will be peaceful.

Speaking for the first time since the election for a new US president, President Joe Biden said that we accept the verdict of the people, that America's electoral system is transparent, that power will be transferred peacefully on 20 January, and that, as US president, it is his duty to hand over office peacefully.

President Joe Biden said that in a democracy the will of the people always prevails, and that love of country is not expressed only in victory. He said we accept what the American people have chosen, that Kamala Harris ran an excellent campaign, that we have held a historic presidency of America, and that we are leaving behind a strong American economy.

The 46th president of America, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr, said that he spoke to Donald Trump by telephone the previous day and congratulated him on his victory. He assured Donald Trump that the administration would work with his team.

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