Joe Biden bade farewell to his 2008 bid to the White House in front of an enthusiastic crowd of supporters downtown tonight.

"There is nothing to be sad about today," said Biden, with his family standing behind him on stage. "I've hoped that we have been able to keep this campaign focused on the issues we talked about."

Although Obama may have came out the ultimate winner in tonight's caucuses, Biden told the crowd that he had no regrets for the campaign he ran.

"A lot of people said it was a great night to be a Democrat. But let me tell you, it's also been a great night to be me," said Biden, receiving a standing ovation and extended applause from the crowd.

Biden also made it clear that he will continue to fight for his ideals in the Senate, even if 2008 wasn't his year to win the presidency.

"I'll be going back to the Senate as the chairman of the foreign relations committee," said Biden. He later explained that if the eventual Democratic nominee wins the general election, he will hold them accountable to the promises that they make on the campaign trail.

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