President-elect Joe Biden addressed nation Monday from Wilmington, Delaware
Shortly before 5:30 p.m. EST California's Electoral College votes put him over the needed 270 vote threshold to officially win the White House
Biden said it's 'time to turn the page' on the election
'In this battle for the soul of America, democracy prevailed,' Biden said
Biden noted his own Electoral College win equaled Trump's
He had to clear his throat repeatedly even as he denounced failed efforts
Said not even 'an abuse of power' can extinguish the nation's flame
During his speech, he pointed out Trump's repeated legal defeats
He blasted 'a position that refused to respect the will of the people, refused to respect the rule of law, and refused to honor our Constitution'