Nancy Pelosi thanks Biden at convention and says Harris will ‘take us to new heights’

Ex-House speaker calls Biden's term one of most successful presidencies of modern times' at Democratic convention

Democrats rose to their feet when Nancy Pelosi walked on stage at the United Center in Chicago for the Democratic national convention. They applauded, and then applauded louder. Pelosi waved before quieting the room.

The former House speaker began by expressing her gratitude to Joe Biden, calling his term one of the most successful presidencies of modern times". even though she had pushed subtly but forcefully for the president to step aside.

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