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KAMALA’S STORY
Vice President Elect Kamala Harris
Photo by Adam Schultz / Biden for President
THE VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE and strengthen the national security and
UNITED STATES foreign policy institutions that keep us safe and
advance our nation’s interests; and confront
Election of Kamala Harris as the Vice President Elect and combat the existential threat of climate
of the United States clearly represents American change that endangers us all. I take these issues
values and the massive contributions immigration very seriously. My whole career has been about
has made to the development of the United States keeping people safe, from serving as District
of America since its beginning. The first Black and Attorney to California’s Attorney General to the
Indian American woman to represent California in United States Senate, where I have served on the
the United States Senate, Kamala Harris grew up Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees.
believing in the promise of America and fighting to I have come to know firsthand the gravity of the
make sure that promise is fulfilled for all Americans. challenges and threats facing the United States.”
Kamala’s father immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica She elaborated, “When Joe asked me to be his
to study economics and her mother emigrated from running mate, he told me about his commitment
India. Kamala’s mother told her growing up “Don’t sit to making sure we selected a cabinet that looks
around and complain about things, do something,” like America — that reflects the very best of
which is what drives Kamala every single day. our nation. That is what we have done. Today’s
nominees and appointees come from different
In a speech delivered in Wilmington Delaware in places. They bring a range of different life and
November on the occasion of the nomination of professional experiences and perspectives. And
cabinet member designees, Vice President Elect they also share something else in common:
Kamala Harris’ remarks defined her commitment to an unwavering belief in America’s ideals. An
excellence, her open mind and the listening ear with unshakeable commitment to democracy, human
which she will help President Elect Joe Biden unify rights, and the rule of law. And they understand
the American people and begin to solve the many the indispensable role of America’s leadership in
difficulties facing America today. the world. These women and men are patriots
and public servants to their core, and they are
Vice President Elect said “President elect Biden and the leaders we need to meet the challenges of this
I have long known that when we were elected, we moment — and those that lie ahead.”
would inherit a series of unprecedented challenges
upon walking into the White House. Addressing
these challenges starts with getting this pandemic
under control, opening our economy responsibly,
and making sure it works for working people. And
we also know that overcoming our challenges here
at home is a necessary foundation for restoring
and advancing our leadership around the world.
And we are ready for that work. We will need to
reassemble and renew America’s alliances; rebuild
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Vice President Elect Kamala Harris
Photo by Adam Schultz / Biden for President
THE VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE and strengthen the national security and
UNITED STATES foreign policy institutions that keep us safe and
advance our nation’s interests; and confront
Election of Kamala Harris as the Vice President Elect and combat the existential threat of climate
of the United States clearly represents American change that endangers us all. I take these issues
values and the massive contributions immigration very seriously. My whole career has been about
has made to the development of the United States keeping people safe, from serving as District
of America since its beginning. The first Black and Attorney to California’s Attorney General to the
Indian American woman to represent California in United States Senate, where I have served on the
the United States Senate, Kamala Harris grew up Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees.
believing in the promise of America and fighting to I have come to know firsthand the gravity of the
make sure that promise is fulfilled for all Americans. challenges and threats facing the United States.”
Kamala’s father immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica She elaborated, “When Joe asked me to be his
to study economics and her mother emigrated from running mate, he told me about his commitment
India. Kamala’s mother told her growing up “Don’t sit to making sure we selected a cabinet that looks
around and complain about things, do something,” like America — that reflects the very best of
which is what drives Kamala every single day. our nation. That is what we have done. Today’s
nominees and appointees come from different
In a speech delivered in Wilmington Delaware in places. They bring a range of different life and
November on the occasion of the nomination of professional experiences and perspectives. And
cabinet member designees, Vice President Elect they also share something else in common:
Kamala Harris’ remarks defined her commitment to an unwavering belief in America’s ideals. An
excellence, her open mind and the listening ear with unshakeable commitment to democracy, human
which she will help President Elect Joe Biden unify rights, and the rule of law. And they understand
the American people and begin to solve the many the indispensable role of America’s leadership in
difficulties facing America today. the world. These women and men are patriots
and public servants to their core, and they are
Vice President Elect said “President elect Biden and the leaders we need to meet the challenges of this
I have long known that when we were elected, we moment — and those that lie ahead.”
would inherit a series of unprecedented challenges
upon walking into the White House. Addressing
these challenges starts with getting this pandemic
under control, opening our economy responsibly,
and making sure it works for working people. And
we also know that overcoming our challenges here
at home is a necessary foundation for restoring
and advancing our leadership around the world.
And we are ready for that work. We will need to
reassemble and renew America’s alliances; rebuild
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