Silicon Valley leaders and global technology CEOs took to social media to congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their election victories. Biden, who will become the 46th president of the United States of America, and Kamala Harris, of Indian descent, have already updated their Twitter profiles to reflect their victory. Harris, in fact, made history by becoming the first female, black and Indian-American vice president of the United States, and was chosen by Biden as his running mate in August. Biden tweeting his victory said:
Best wishes started pouring in on social media, after Biden and Harris were declared victorious, for who’s who in business.
I look forward to working with the new administration and leaders from both sides in Congress to control the growing pandemic, engage partners from around the world on issues such as poverty and climate change, and address issues of inequality and opportunity at home.
– Bill Gates (@BillGates) November 7, 2020
Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook in a post said: “The votes are in. After a few long days, we now know that Joe Biden will be our next president, and for the first time in 231 years, our next vice president will be an African American and African American woman. South Asia is the daughter of immigrants. There are times when America takes a big step toward creating a government that reflects the diversity of the country we are. Today is one of those days. country watching the news today and thinking, “Maybe I can lead this nation, too.” Congratulations to Kamala Harris for this remarkable achievement – breaking glass ceilings and norms about what leadership looks like – and to President-elect Biden for this historic milestone. ”.
@Cisco He is eager to work with the new Administration and Congress to strengthen the digital infrastructure to help businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies modernize. Investments in rural broadband, cybersecurity and spectrum will help us close the digital divide.
– Chuck Robbins (@ChuckRobbins) November 7, 2020
I have known @Joe Biden for three decades. He is a good man and a great American. He has the experience and character to bring us together. He can bring hope and opportunity to the people and places that have been left behind. I’m * thrilled * that he’s our next president. https://t.co/XVGyC0yBg4
– Steve Case (@SteveCase) November 7, 2020
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