Incumbent US President Joe Biden summed up his four-year term in office just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. In a 19-minute address from the Oval Office, he touched on key issues, including Russia's war against Ukraine.
Points of attention
- Biden summed up his presidential term and drew attention to the future challenges for American democracy.
- The President expressed pride in his team's achievements and emphasized the importance of citizen participation in democratic processes.
- Biden noted Russia's strategic failure in the war against Ukraine and supported the country's sovereignty.
- The US leader focused on his achievements in strengthening NATO and confronting competitors, including China.
- Biden emphasized the importance of US leadership in the development of artificial intelligence, calling on the country to lead the world in this area.
Biden summed up the results of his presidential term
In his address, Biden focused largely on outlining the future challenges for American democracy, and also warned of the threats posed by the undermining of the institutions to which he has dedicated more than half a century.
He urged Americans to actively participate in democratic processes, despite the nationalist tendencies he attributes to the administration of his successor, Donald Trump.
The President noted that it takes time to assess the results of his activities, but he expressed pride in his team's achievements.
During his farewell address, Biden briefly commented on Russia's war against Ukraine. He emphasized Moscow's strategic failure to destroy Ukraine's sovereignty.
Ukraine is still free, Biden said.
Biden emphasized achievements in foreign and domestic policy
Biden emphasized his successes in strengthening NATO and confronting US competitors, including China. Among other achievements, he highlighted:
reducing the cost of medications for the elderly;
passing gun safety laws;
improving access to medical care for veterans.
Separately, the president focused on the risks and opportunities associated with the development of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of US leadership in this area.
"In the age of artificial intelligence, it's more important than ever that people lead. And as the land of freedom, America, not China, should lead the world in the development of artificial intelligence," Biden concluded.
