President-elect Joe Biden, center, with his wife, Jill Biden, and members of his family join on stage Saturday in Wilmington, Del., after his victory speech.

Joe Biden pledged Saturday night to be a president “who seeks not to divide but to unify.”

Biden delivered his first remarks as president-elect at a victory party in Wilmington, Del., after he was officially declared the winner of the presidential election on Saturday.

Biden jogged onto the stage wearing a black suit, black mask and light blue tie. He pointed and waved at the screaming crowd gathered to hear him speak.

Echoing his campaign stump speech, Biden promised to be a president who “doesn't see red states or blue states, only sees the United States,” and said he would work “with all my heart” to win the confidence of all Americans.

Biden said that “this is the time to heal in America” and pledged to be a president to represent even those who didn't support him.

Noting”I've lost a couple times myself,” Biden said, “now, let's give each other a chance.”

Read more in Monday's Butler Eagle.