Joe Biden inauguration LIVE: Biden signs 17 orders to undo Trump's legacy

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take oath: Trump departs White House, leaves a letter for Joe Biden. Stay tuned for US President inauguration live updates

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Read Pope Francis statement on Joe Biden's inauguration

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Two Republicans appreciate Joe Biden's inaugural speech

Mitt Romney of Utah said Biden’s speech was “very strong and very much needed”. “We as a nation come together if we are told the truth,” Romney said.

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Biden’s speech was “very uplifting” and “very well done”.

 

“All the other speakers really seemed to complement the president’s words,” Murkowski said. “I thought it was very well done. I thought it was what we needed.”

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan: Look forward to working with Joe Biden in building a stronger Pak-US partnership

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UK PM Boris Johnson congratulates Joe Biden

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There is no time to waste when it comes to tackling the crises we face: Biden

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We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again: Biden

Folks, this is a time of testing. We'll be judged by how we resolve these cascading crises of our era, says Biden

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates US President Joe Biden on his inauguration

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Joe Biden Inauguration LIVE: Garth Brook sings Amazing Grace after Biden's speech

After Joe Biden finished his inaugural speech, Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace.” He asked the crowd and everyone watching at home to join him in singing the last verse.

 

Poet Amanda Gorman then recited a poem for the event. The 22-year-old artist is the youngest inaugural poet in American history.

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We must reject the culture in which facts themselves are manipulated and even manufactured: Biden

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Joe Biden said America would provide a positive example to the world under his leadership as president

“We’ll lead not merely by the example of our power, but by the power of our example,” Biden said.

 

Acknowledging the challenging times ahead for the country as it continues to battle coronavirus, Biden said, “Folks, this is a time of testing.”

 

The president added, “We will be judged, you and I, by how we resolve these cascading crises of our era. Will we rise to the occasion? Will we master this rare and difficult hour?”

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Joe Biden Inauguration speech LIVE: Will be President for all Americans

Biden also pledged to be a “president for all Americans,” including those who did not support him, and he called for the nation to make a fresh start today.

 

“We must reject the culture in which facts themselves are manipulated and even manufactured,” Biden said.

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Joe Biden condemns the US Capitol rioters who tried to overturn the will of the people

Joe Biden condemns the US Capitol rioters who tried to overturn the will of the people by violently disrupting the congressional certification of his victory in the presidential election.

 

“It did not happen. It will not happen: not today, not tomorrow, not ever,” the president said.

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Joe Biden Inauguration speech LIVE: 'Unity is the path forward'

Joe Biden argued that unity was the only successful path forward for the country.

 

“I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy these days. I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. I also know they are not new,” the president said in his inaugural address. “Unity is the path forward.”

 

Biden described America’s history as a “constant struggle” between the country’s professed ideals and its lived reality.

 

The president then pointed to Kamala Harris being sworn in as vice-president as an indication of how much positive change the nation can achieve.

 

“Don’t tell me things can’t change,” says Biden, points to Kamala Harris being sworn in as vice-president

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Joe Biden Inauguration speech LIVE: Want every American to join me in united the country

Joe Biden Inauguration speech LIVE: Want every American to join me in united the country

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Joe Biden Inauguration speech LIVE: Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew, says Biden

"Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew, and America has risen to the challenge," Biden said as he began his inaugural address. "Today we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate but of a cause: the cause of democracy...At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed." Biden