President-elect Joe Biden was to call on Monday evening to "
turn the page
" of the election after the formal vote of the voters confirming his victory against Donald Trump.
"
In the battle for the soul of America, democracy has won,
" said Mr. Biden in a speech, excerpts of which were broadcast in advance by his team.
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“
The integrity of our elections has been preserved. Now, it's time to turn the page,
”he added, in a message aimed, without naming him, Donald Trump, who has so far stubbornly refused to acknowledge his defeat. “
The flame of democracy was lit a long time ago in this country. And we now know that nothing - not even a pandemic or an abuse of power - can extinguish this flame,
”he added in this speech scheduled for 7:30 pm (1:30 am French time Tuesday).