“The defense of democracy is more important than any title," Biden said. “Nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. And that includes personal ambition.”
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
People listen in Lafayette Square to President Joe Biden addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
People listen in Lafayette Square to President Joe Biden addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, on his decision not to seek reelection. Sitting on the far right are Hunter Biden and his daughter Finnegan Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
People listen in Lafayette Square to President Joe Biden addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
President Joe Biden greets his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid, as first lady Jill Biden watches. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Joe Biden greets his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid, as first lady Jill Biden watches. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Joe Biden greets his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid, as first lady Jill Biden watches. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Joe Biden hugs family after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Joe Biden hugs family after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
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President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
"In addition to the love stories, the play thrives on the performance of its fools and followers," writes theater critic Jake Thomas. "Patty Gallagher makes a great Touchstone, infusing the hilarious character with her brilliant comedic style."