Bonamici Statement on Presidential Inauguration of Biden, Harris
WASHINGTON, DC [1/20/21] – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after today's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Today's inauguration was a hopeful yet solemn occasion, displaying our nation's resilience and commitment to democracy only two weeks after a violent attack on our Capitol," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are the compassionate, qualified leaders we need as multiple crises – the COVID-19 crisis, the economic crisis, the climate crisis, and the racial justice crisis – continue to grip our country.
"People are hurting, and I will work with President Biden and Vice President Harris from day one to help our communities build back better. Our new leaders are true and empathetic public servants, committed to putting the needs of the people first. Together we can address the pandemic, help Oregonians and Americans achieve financial stability, make quality education more equitable and accessible, build a 100 percent clean energy economy, and more. This is a difficult time for our country, but there are brighter days ahead as we begin a new chapter. I'm ready to get to work."
Congresswoman Bonamici is committed to working with President Biden and Vice President Harris to advance their shared priorities, including:
- Restoring US participation in the Paris Climate Agreement;
- Crushing the coronavirus pandemic by boosting the number of vaccinations and tests;
- Securing a path to citizenship for Dreamers, immigrants fleeing violence or discrimination, and others;
- Making robust investments in infrastructure;
- Providing immediate relief for student loan borrowers;
- Extending a federal eviction moratorium;
- Resuming a moratorium on federal executions.
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