Biden congratulates oppossion for victory

President Joe Biden has congratulated the Republican Party on winning the majority in the US House of Representatives as a result of the midterm elections on November 8.

Last week’s vote “demonstrated the strength and resilience of American democracy,” Biden, a Democrat, said in a short statement on Thursday. “There was a strong rejection of election deniers, political violence, and intimidation.”

“I congratulate Leader [Kevin] McCarthy on Republicans winning the House majority.”

Democrats and Republicans should now work together “to lower costs, protect the right to choose, and preserve our democracy,” the president said.

“The American people want us to get things done for them. They want us to focus on the issues that matter to them and on making their lives better. And I will work with anyone – Republican or Democrat – willing to work with me to deliver results for them.”

It became clear that the Republicans regained control of the House on Wednesday after AP declared Mike Garcia the winner in California’s 27th congressional district. This gave the Republican Party 218 seats, enough for a slim majority in the lower chamber of Congress.

SOURCE: RT