President Biden Archived

Scripture says: “I have been young and now I’m old yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken.” After all these years serving you, the American people, I have not seen the righteous forsaken. I love you all. May you keep the faith. And may God bless you all.

It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve you, the American people.

One more selfie for the road. We love you, America.

For me, the People’s House has always been about welcoming everyone. America, thank you for trusting me with this sacred place. I’ve loved opening the doors to the Oval Office wider than ever these past four years.

Our nation relies on dedicated, selfless public servants every day. They are the lifeblood of our democracy. Yet alarmingly, public servants have been subjected to ongoing threats and intimidation for faithfully discharging their duties. In certain cases, some have even been threatened with criminal prosecutions, including General Mark A. Milley, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, and the members and staff of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions. General Milley served our nation for more than 40 years, serving in multiple command and leadership posts and deploying to some of the most dangerous parts of the world to protect and defend democracy. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he guided our Armed Forces through complex global security threats and strengthened our existing alliances while forging new ones. For more than half a century, Dr. Fauci served our country. He saved countless lives by managing the government’s response to pressing health crises, including HIV/AIDS, as well as the Ebola and Zika viruses. During his tenure as my Chief Medical Advisor, he helped the country tackle a once-in-a-century pandemic. The United States is safer and healthier because of him. On January 6, 2021, American democracy was tested when a mob of insurrectionists attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn a fair and free election by force and violence. In light of the significance of that day, Congress established the bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to investigate and report upon the facts, circumstances, and causes of the insurrection. The Select Committee fulfilled this mission with integrity and a commitment to discovering the truth. Rather than accept accountability, those who perpetrated the January 6th attack have taken every opportunity to undermine and intimidate those who participated in the Select Committee in an attempt to rewrite history, erase the stain of January 6th for partisan gain, and seek revenge, including by threatening criminal prosecutions. I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics. But these are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing. Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families. Even when individuals have done nothing wrong—and in fact have done the right thing—and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances. That is why I am exercising my authority under the Constitution to pardon General Mark A. Milley, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the Members of Congress and staff who served on the Select Committee, and the U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan police officers who testified before the Select Committee. The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense. Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country.

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the fact that the journey of our democracy is difficult and ongoing – and the distance is short between peril and possibility. But we must keep it going. Our march toward a more perfect union continues.

We must always keep the faith in the better days to come.

On our last full day in office, Jill and I wanted to be in South Carolina. We started this morning in church to reflect on the power of faith. And here at the International African American museum, we reflect on the power of history in redeeming the soul of our nation.

Join Jill and me as we deliver remarks in Charleston at the International African American Museum. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Following the ceasefire, hostages are starting to be released. Three Israeli women held for 470 days. Four more women in seven days. And three hostages every seven days thereafter including at least two Americans in this first phase. We pray for their long recovery ahead.

Join me as I deliver remarks at a Royal Missionary Baptist Church service. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

This morning, the deal I first put forward last May for the Middle East has finally come to fruition. A ceasefire has gone into effect in Gaza.

Join me as I deliver remarks on the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

On my first day in office, we stood in a winter of peril and possibilities. Four years later, I'm proud to be handing off an America that is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure. And we did it by believing in you, the American people.

When I look back on the past four years, I don’t just see the challenges we faced.   I see hope, progress, and possibility.   A picture is worth a thousand words, but these photos tell the story of an America that’s always moving forward – we must keep it going.

The promise of this nation is real. And the progress that we've made possible during this Administration wasn't just about today, it was about tomorrow. It was about showing that America – and American democracy – works. Not just for the privileged few. But for all of us.

I’m forever thankful to have seen the strength and character of our nation’s mayors, and for the partnership and progress we’ve made together these last four years. While my term in office is ending, your work will continue. We need it more than ever.

Since day one, I’ve worked to make real the promise of America for everyone. I'm proud to have taken bold action to narrow the racial wealth gap, invest in left behind communities, expand access to the ballot, and reform our justice system.

Join me as I deliver remarks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

I met Sabine on the road back in 2022. She shared a heartfelt haiku with me – a reminder of the strength we find when we stand together regardless of our differences. Sabine, I hope I’ve made you proud.