Hillary Clinton's Excitement over Biden's Withdrawal and Harris's Nomination

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has released audio of her reaction to then-Vice President Biden's decision to withdraw from the race, expressing excitement about her party's choice of Kamala Harris as the nominee.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her initial reaction to then-Vice President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the race and her subsequent support for Kamala Harris as her party's nominee in a recently released audio recording.

"After I got off the phone with the vice president, I looked at Bill with a huge smile and said, 'This is exciting!'" Clinton said in audio recorded for the epilogue of her upcoming book, "Something Lost, Something Gained."

Hillary Clinton's Excitement over Biden's Withdrawal and Harris's Nomination

Clinton, the Democratic Party's nominee in 2016, initially supported Biden for president. However, after Biden's withdrawal, she threw her support behind Harris, calling on her to break the "glass ceiling" and become the country's first female president.

"I felt promise, I felt possibility. It was exhilarating!" Clinton said of speaking with Harris. "When I imagine Kamala standing before the Capitol next January, taking the oath of office as our first woman president, my heart leaps."

Hillary Clinton's Excitement over Biden's Withdrawal and Harris's Nomination

Clinton also praised Biden for his service and expressed her belief that Harris could continue his legacy.

"Democrats have lost our standard-bearer," Clinton said. "We will miss Joe Biden's steady leadership, deep empathy, and fighting spirit. He is a wise and decent man who served our country well. Yet we have gained much too: a new champion, an invigorated campaign, and a renewed sense of purpose."

Hillary Clinton's Excitement over Biden's Withdrawal and Harris's Nomination

Clinton's endorsement of Harris followed her comments in August that Harris was the "underdog" in her election fight against former President Trump because of the influence of the Electoral College. Clinton won the popular vote in 2016 but lost the swing states she needed to get into the White House.

"We are the underdog, that just kind of goes with the territory when we have the Electoral College staring at you, and we all have to be willing to take whatever steps to support her," Clinton told The 19th News last month.

The Harris campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

Clinton's support for Harris adds to the growing momentum behind her candidacy. Harris has been endorsed by several high-profile Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Secretary of State John Kerry.

The Democratic presidential primary is expected to be competitive, with several other candidates still vying for the nomination. However, Harris's recent endorsements and strong fundraising numbers indicate that she is a formidable contender.