President Biden addressed his decision to drop out of the presidential race Wednesday in a televised address from the Oval Office.

President Joe Biden: “Nothing — nothing — can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition. So I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.”

Biden threw his support behind Kamala Harris, calling her “experienced, tough and capable.” This comes as the DNC set August 1 as the date for a virtual roll call to officially nominate the Democratic presidential nominee.