Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address on March 7, the traditional political speech of American presidents before the US Congress, reports France Presse and Agerpres.

According to tradition, the American president accepted the invitation of the speaker of the House of Representatives from the Republicans, Mike Johnson.

“At a time when our country is facing challenges, it is my solemn duty to invite you to address the plenary session of Congress on March 7 so that you can, as required by the Constitution, report on the State of the Union,” he said. Speaker of the House of Representatives from Republicans Mike Johnson in a letter addressed to the President of the United States.

“I can’t wait, Mr. President,” Joe Biden responded Saturday on X (formerly Twitter).

The speech takes on particular significance in this election year, the day after Super Tuesday, a crucial stage in the primary race to determine the nominees of the two major parties in the US presidential election.

The annual State of the Union speech is usually delivered by the US president in the last weeks of January or early February, AFP notes.