Former Republican President George W. Bush on Sunday joined other notable individuals around the world to congratulate the US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory in the 2020 election even as the incumbent president Donald Trump is yet to concede defeat, report says.
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Bush congratulated Joe Biden even as he noted their political differences and also praised Trump for performing extraordinarily in the elections by earning over 70 million votes; calling it an extraordinary political achievement.
“Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country. The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will govern for all Americans,” Bush said in a statement.
Democrat Biden defeated incumbent Republican President Donald Trump in the presidential race after garnering 290 electoral votes, according to The Associated Press. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the US presidency amidst claim of fraud by the incumbent President.
Bush as usual pledged to help in any way he can, having done the same during the victory of both Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Bush said he offered “the same thing” he had offered Trump and his predecessor Barack Obama: “my pledge to help in any way I can.” He also congratulated Trump and his supporters, calling Trump’s earning more than 70 million votes “an extraordinary political achievement.”
“They have spoken, and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government,” he said.
Continuing Bush said, “The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all. We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future,” he added.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
