<p>Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Biden in his farewell letter published by The White House, stressed that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"America is an idea stronger than any army and larger than any ocean. It&rsquo;s the most powerful idea in the history of the world," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-farewell-speech-how-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-details-8624491" rel="dofollow">Biden&rsquo;s farewell speech: How, when and where to watch; live streaming details</a></strong></p>
<p>Biden highlighted that when he took office, the country was in the midst of the worst pandemic in more than a century and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Biden's letter comes just hours before his farewell speech as US President-elect Donald Trump is set to take over the administration on January 20.</p>
<p>Four years back, on his first day in office, Biden released a National Strategy for the COVID-19 response to vaccinate the nation and stood up for the largest free vaccination program in the country&rsquo;s history, the White House stated.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tense-meet-between-trump-aide-netanyahu-did-more-for-gaza-deal-than-biden-ever-did-report-8624183" rel="dofollow">Tense meet between Trump aide, Netanyahu did more for Gaza deal than Biden ever did: Report</a></strong></p>
<p>Moreover, with his American Rescue Plan, Biden changed the US's economic trajectory through "targeted relief to meet the urgent needs of American communities, leading to the strongest jobs recovery on record and a world-leading economic performance."</p>
<h2>'Strongest economy'</h2>
<p>Biden in his letter, further stressed that the US has the strongest economy in the world.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-in-farewell-foreign-policy-speech-slams-president-elect-donald-trump-claims-america-stronger-on-world-stage-8619679" rel="dofollow">Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, defends Afghanistan withdrawal</a></strong></p>
<p>Emphasising on the country's economic growth, Biden said, "We&rsquo;re rebuilding our entire nation -- urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities."</p>
<p>"Manufacturing is coming back to America. We&rsquo;re leading the world again in science and innovation, including the semiconductor industry. And we finally beat Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors," he added.</p>
<p>"More people have health insurance today in America than ever before."&nbsp;</p>
<p>In terms of aiding warring countries, Biden worked around the clock to build a coalition of more than 50 countries to support the people of Ukraine by providing funding.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-silences-media-during-california-wildfires-briefing-grabs-attention-by-whistling-loudly-8611643" rel="dofollow">Biden silences media during California wildfires briefing by whistling loudly</a></strong></p>
<p>Biden said, "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people."</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World: Biden in his letter published, said that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case. 

Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack. Biden in his farewell letter published by The White House, stressed that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case. "America is an idea stronger than any army and larger than any ocean. It’s the most powerful idea in the history of the world," he said. Also read: Biden’s farewell speech: How, when and where to watch; live streaming details Biden highlighted that when he took office, the country was in the midst of the worst pandemic in more than a century and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Biden's letter comes just hours before his farewell speech as US President-elect Donald Trump is set to take over the administration on January 20. Four years back, on his first day in office, Biden released a National Strategy for the COVID-19 response to vaccinate the nation and stood up for the largest free vaccination program in the country’s history, the White House stated. Also read: Tense meet between Trump aide, Netanyahu did more for Gaza deal than Biden ever did: Report Moreover, with his American Rescue Plan, Biden changed the US's economic trajectory through "targeted relief to meet the urgent needs of American communities, leading to the strongest jobs recovery on record and a world-leading economic performance." 'Strongest economy' Biden in his letter, further stressed that the US has the strongest economy in the world. "Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down," he said. Also read: Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, defends Afghanistan withdrawal Emphasising on the country's economic growth, Biden said, "We’re rebuilding our entire nation -- urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities." "Manufacturing is coming back to America. We’re leading the world again in science and innovation, including the semiconductor industry. And we finally beat Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors," he added. "More people have health insurance today in America than ever before." In terms of aiding warring countries, Biden worked around the clock to build a coalition of more than 50 countries to support the people of Ukraine by providing funding. Also read: Biden silences media during California wildfires briefing by whistling loudly Biden said, "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people." (With inputs from agencies)

'Privilege of my life': Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell speech

<p>When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.</p>

<p>Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing.</p>

<p>The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-election-results-2024-sunak-concedes-defeat-paving-way-for-labours-victory-738098">UK Election Results 2024: Sunak concedes defeat, paving way for Keir Starmer to become new PM</a></p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress</strong></h2>

<p>"Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/BIiERn2juY">pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY</a></p>
— James (@jamesbwfc22) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamesbwfc22/status/1809161149675368865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice to see Mrs Sunak wore an American flag style dress to help her guy hand his resignation to the King<br />
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Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToriesAreOut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToriesAreOut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionResults?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElectionResults</a> <a href="https://t.co/LfarKhvKzB">pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB</a></p>
— kerry ✊💙Save Our NHS (@hewitson10) <a href="https://twitter.com/hewitson10/status/1809167972285518242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 <a href="https://t.co/phDhIBa2gt">pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt</a></p>
— Frank the Tank (@sabre1951) <a href="https://twitter.com/sabre1951/status/1809162937602380167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California. <a href="https://t.co/zy3qm7MVHz">pic.twitter.com/zy3qm7MVHz</a></p>
— Secretary of State for Socially Uncaring Health (@HUncaring) <a href="https://twitter.com/HUncaring/status/1809196022310072669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunak: “Yours is the only judgement that matters.”<br />
He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. <a href="https://t.co/prBtNt8hBw">pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw</a></p>
— Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregScottTV/status/1809160999984840777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishiSunak</a> in a red, white &amp; blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. <a href="https://t.co/7EaIUyucWT">pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT</a></p>
— JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) <a href="https://twitter.com/tvproduceruk/status/1809163037930049625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rishi_Sunak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rishi_Sunak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkshataMurty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkshataMurty</a> <a href="https://t.co/vsxgAxoMx3">pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3</a></p>
— Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) <a href="https://twitter.com/beckychanceux/status/1809161452055367987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty's dress also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass. <a href="https://t.co/spGzbI98mf">pic.twitter.com/spGzbI98mf</a></p>
— David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidLemon777/status/1809162640897475040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/FB48bWHoof">pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof</a></p>
— Charles Mossman 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE (@charles_mossman) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_mossman/status/1809347096111161391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country?</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.

When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'. Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing. The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party. Also Read: UK Election Results 2024: Sunak concedes defeat, paving way for Keir Starmer to become new PM Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress "Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user. Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY — James (@jamesbwfc22) July 5, 2024 × “Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton". Nice to see Mrs Sunak wore an American flag style dress to help her guy hand his resignation to the King Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned#ToriesAreOut #ElectionResults pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB — kerry ✊💙Save Our NHS (@hewitson10) July 5, 2024 × Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt — Frank the Tank (@sabre1951) July 5, 2024 × Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.” Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California. pic.twitter.com/zy3qm7MVHz — Secretary of State for Socially Uncaring Health (@HUncaring) July 5, 2024 × “Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user. Sunak: “Yours is the only judgement that matters.” He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw — Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) July 5, 2024 × One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”. Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband @RishiSunak in a red, white & blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT — JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) July 5, 2024 × “Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user. Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! #Rishi_Sunak #AkshataMurty pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3 — Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) July 5, 2024 × The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.” Akshata Murty's dress also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass. pic.twitter.com/spGzbI98mf — David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) July 5, 2024 × Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress#GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof — Charles Mossman 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE (@charles_mossman) July 5, 2024 × Watch: Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country? Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street. (With inputs from agencies)

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