Biden Marks January 6th Attack Anniversary with Call to Defend Democracy

In a speech drawing parallels to historical struggles for freedom, President Biden criticizes Trump's campaign and pledges to preserve and strengthen American democracy.

• President Biden delivered a speech marking the third anniversary of the January 6th attack, emphasizing the importance of democracy and criticizing former President Trump's campaign.
• Biden highlighted the sacrifices made by the Continental Army during the winter of 1777, drawing parallels to the current fight for democracy.
• He criticized Trump's campaign as being about Trump, not America, and accused him of being willing to sacrifice democracy for power.
• Biden pledged to preserve and strengthen American democracy, stating that democracy is on the ballot in the 2024 election.
• He ended his speech with a call to remember who we are as a nation and a promise to continue serving all of America, regardless of who voted for him.

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