Biden reiterated his reasons for running for president in 2020 citing the Unite the Right rally in 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a turning point in the country.

"I ran with a deep conviction," he said.

"Because of all of you in this room and others, we came together in 2020 to save democracy," Biden added. "As your president, I've been determined to keep America moving forward, not going back. To stand against hate and violence in all its forms, to be a nation where we not only live with, but thrive on diversity," Biden added.

A protest banner was spotted in the crowd during Biden's remarks, reading, "Stop arming Israel."

Delegates appeared to be trying to cover it up with "We heart Joe" signs, but the banner was briefly visible in the back of the lower bowl before the lights were turned off in that section.

Biden kicked off his remarks after a long standing ovation from the crowd peppered with cheers of "We love Joe!" and "Thank you, Joe!"

He thanked his daughter for her introduction and gave shout-outs to his family, especially their "rock" first lady Jill Biden.

"My dad used to have an expression for real. He'd say, 'Joey, family is the beginning, the middle and the end.' And I love you all. And America, I love you," he said to loud applause.

"Let me ask you, are you ready to vote for freedom? Are you ready to vote for democracy and for America? Let me ask you, are you ready to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?" Biden continued.

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Biden: 'Are you ready to vote for freedom?'

Biden kicked off his DNC remarks after a long standing ovation from the crowd peppered with cheers of "We love Joe!" and "Thank you, Joe!"

President Joe Biden wiped away tears as he approached the DNC stage to a standing ovation.

He embraced his daughter Ashley and thanked the crowd.

"I love you, thank you," he said.

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Ashley Biden calls president the 'O.G. girl dad' during DNC introduction

"He wasn't just a girl dad. I could see that he valued and trusted women," she said.