'We must restore the soul of America': Joe Biden's victory speech in full – video

President-elect Joe Biden promised to 'restore the soul of America' as he declared victory in front of a crowd of supporters on Saturday night in his home town of Wilmington. 'I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but unify, who doesn't see red states or blue states but who only sees the United States.'

Addressing Trump supporters, Biden said he understood their disappointment because he had lost before. But now, 'let's give each other a chance', he said. Biden and Kamala Harris hardly mentioned Donald Trump directly in their speeches - instead, they focused on the challenges ahead, including tackling the coronavirus pandemic

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