An emotional Biden says he won't ignore 'Russian bounties on the heads of American soldiers'

Joe Biden.
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In his acceptance speech, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he understands the "profound responsibility" that comes with being commander-in-chief, and if elected, he will "stand with our allies and friends and make it clear to our adversaries that the days of cozying up to dictators are over."

His late son, Beau, was an Iraq War veteran, and Biden said he "inspires me every day." He forcefully declared that "under President Biden, America will not turn a blind eye to Russian bounties on the heads of American soldiers," nor will he "put up with foreign interference in our most sacred democratic exercise: Voting."

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.