The election of Kamala Harris as Vice President is a significant and transformative moment, says Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Washington:
The election of US Senator Kamala Harris as US Vice President is a “transformative” and “significant” moment for the United States, said Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.
After a tense week of counting the votes, United States Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden won the state of Pennsylvania and jumped ahead in the race to become the next president of the United States.
Joe Biden’s victory in the key state of the battlefield put him above the threshold of 270 electoral votes, cutting off all avenues for his opponent.
As its vice president, Kamala Harris will make history in many ways, becoming the first woman, and the first woman of color, to occupy the office.
“The election of Kamala Harris as Vice President is a transformative and significant moment for our country. Exactly 100 years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, we have elected the first Vice President of the United States,” said Raja Krishnamoorthi after Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and her running mate, Ms. Harris, were declared elected in the November 3 presidential election.
“In a year of racial strife, we have elected America’s first black vice president. The daughter of immigrants, Kamala Devi Harris also makes history as our first South Asian vice president,” he said.
The former vice president’s victory abruptly ends a four-year streak of Trumpism. Joe Biden has laid out plans for radical climate action and an extension of health care that would cover more Americans and provide a public option similar to Medicare.
“As an Indian-American, I am very grateful that my children see Kamala Harris, along with Joe Biden, as a role model when she takes office. I know that she will work to advance the progress America has made in representation and equality. , and countless people will be inspired by his example, “said Krishnamoorthi.
“With more than 75 million total votes and a substantial margin in the electoral college, the American people have elected Joe Biden as our next President with a clear mandate to heal the wounds of our country while defeating the coronavirus and reviving our economy. Scranton’s son never forgot the commitment to make a difference that brought him to public service, and he never will, “he said.
“Today is the most historic day. America can look forward to a new start ahead. I have been in the campaign since day one and am very happy! We are celebrating with Bhangra and Dhol today,” said Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a member of Silicon Entrepreneur of the Valley and supporter of Biden.
Bhutoria, a top fundraiser for Biden’s campaign, said it is now clear that former Vice President Biden and Senator Harris have won the election with the highest number of votes ever received by a presidential candidate and will serve the country for the next four. years. as President and Vice President of the United States.
“This is a truly historic election. More Americans voted in this election than any other, and President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris have received more votes than any other presidential nomination in our country’s history. For the first time On time We will also have a woman of color and of Indian origin who rises to the second highest position in the country, ”he said.
“Millions of Americans across the country have chosen Joe Biden’s unifying progressive vision: rebuild our middle class economy, control the coronavirus and better rebuild our economy, restore America’s leadership on the world stage, and address racial injustice.” , said.
“It is time for America to come together and heal. It is time to leave anger and harsh rhetoric behind and come together to rebuild the nation under the leadership of President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris. America’s Best Days they are yet to come, “said Bhutoria. said.
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