We’ve come a long way…” US outgoing Prez Joe Biden’s emotional speech at White House

One thing I've always believed about public service, especially the presidency, is the importance of asking ourselves, have we left the country in better shape than we found it? I can say with all my heart, the answer to that question is a resounding yes, because of you. Because of you. I believe we can be proud we're leaving America in a better place today than we came into office four years ago. This country is living through the worst pandemic we've seen in over 100 years. Our economy was in a tailspin. We just witnessed something we thought we'd never ever see in America, a violent insurrection on January the 6th. So much more has come a long way since then, but I fully believe America's better position to lead the world today than at any point in my 50 years of public service. I followed that standard because I had no choice. I'm Jill Biden's husband. That's the title I'm most proud of. She's the rock of our family. She's, I think, one of the finest First Ladies in history, in my view. William Butler Yeats wrote, think where man's glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you. As I look out over such friends, serving as President of the United States has been the honor of my life. We're the United States of America, and there's nothing beyond our capacity when we do it together. God bless you all, and may God protect our troops. Please enjoy the dinner. Thank you, thank you.