President Joe Biden said he believed hed made the right decision ending his reelection bid in a call with campaign workers on Monday, saying the mission hasnt changed at all now that he had endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.

I want people to remember that what we have done has been incredible, the president told campaign workers in Wilmington, Delaware, during a surprise call. Embrace her, shes the best. I know yesterdays news is surprising, and its hard for you to hear, but it was the right thing to do.

I know its hard because youve poured your heart and soul into me, Biden added. But I think weve made the right decision.

Harris officially launched her bid for the Democratic nomination on Monday following the presidents announcement a day prior that he was ending his bid amid concerns about his age and ability to challenge Donald Trump in November. Her campaign has gone stratospheric over the past 24 hours, with lawmakers across the country throwing their weight behind her.