Biden to speak about democracy, criticize 'kings and dictators'
"The defense of democracy is more important than any title," Biden will say in his prime-time address tonight, according to excerpts released by the White House. "I draw strength, and find joy, in working FOR the American people. But this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures. It’s about 'We the People.'"
He will go on to praise America as a place where "kings and dictators do not rule" -- perhaps a subtle jab at Donald Trump, who once remarked he would be a dictator only on "Day 1" if elected to a second term.
"The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule. The people do," Biden will say. "History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands."
-ABC News' Molly Nagle