Highlights of Biden’s fiery inauguration speech

JoeBiden was sworn-in as the 46^th President and Kamala Harris as VicePresident of the United States, in a historic ceremony on Wednesday noon.

Bidendeclared after being swearing in, ‘We have learned again that democracy isprecious, democracy is fragile and at this hour, my friends, democracy hasprevailed’. He also mentioned about the present situation and said Coronavirussilently stalks the country. More lives have been lost to the disease than werelost in World War I.

"Iam heading to the Oval Office to get right to work delivering bold action andimmediate relief for American families," tweeted US President Joe Biden.

 The key highlights ofBiden’s first speech as president:

Mymessage to all those hearing me even beyond borders that America has beentested and we have come out stronger for it always. We will repair ouralliances and engage with the world once again. I am committed to serve thepeople of America.

Iand my team will lead, not by the example of our power, but by the power of ourexample. We'll be a strong and trusted partner for peace, progress andsecurity.

Iknow forces that divide us are deep & they are real. But I also know theyare not new. Our history has been a constant struggle between the Americanideal that we're all created equal and harsh ugly reality that racism,nativism, fear, demonization have long torn us apart.

Nomatter what, Americans have always come together for the greater good. History,faith and reason show the way, the way of unity.

"Few people in our nation's history have been morechallenged or found a time more challenging or difficult than the time we're innow," Biden said focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic and the raging disunitymarked by the riot at that very spot.

"We must end this uncivil war that pits red againstblue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this if weopen our souls instead of hardening our hearts," he said.

"I promise you, I will fight as hard for those whodid not support me as for those who did," he said.

Ihave just taken the oath, so as my counterparts. But the American story doesn’tdepend on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us. On us, thepeople, who seek a more perfect union, this is a great nation. We are all goodpeople’.

 We have much to do in this winter of peril, and significant possibilities: much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain," Biden said, hitting optimistic notes ahead of a busy day that is expected to see a rash of executive orders.