US President George W. Bush "is now presiding over the most divided America in the recent memory of our country," Kerry told the audience present at the third presidential debate held in Tempe, Arizona.

This was also the final debate, which focused mainly on domestic issues, between the two candidates before the election day slated to be held on Nov. 2.

"I've never seen such ideological squabbles in the Congress of the United States," Kerry added.

Kerry said that if he was elected, he would try to find the common ground of "what makes us strong as Americans," pledging that he would devote the most significant effort to "try to restore America's hope and possibilities by bringing people together."