Joe Biden

"They have to be excited about the candidate — and I think that is something that is going to happen."

"Senator Sanders and his supporters can take pride in their work in laying the groundwork for these ideas."

"Democrats deserve a candidate who was vetted."

"What's important here is not just what Bernie does, but his supporters."

Sanders is noting what he believes must be done for Democrats to take back the White House.

"It does amaze me that President Obama hasn’t supported Sleepy Joe."

"We are proud to endorse for President."

Their criticism was not received well.

"I just have nothing to say but, thank you, Bernie, for your voice and for your leadership."

"I called the White House and sure enough, the president wanted to talk."

Biden reaches out to Bernie supporters.

He is bowing out of the race.

"Bernie has an incredible following."

"We can take care of our health and our democracy."

"VOTE for Justice Daniel Kelly tomorrow."

"Look around. We have a choice. We must decide."

"No other details about the nature or length of the call or who initiated it were immediately available."

"It would behoove politicians to follow their advice, especially as election season creeps closer."

The Biden campaign is reaching out to state and local governments.

Trump is mocking Biden's call for a virtual Democratic National Convention.