Erie Chinese Journal & Anne,
After a beautiful, moving inaugural ceremony, I know that you’re
feeling as hopeful and proud as I am to commemorate the swearing in
of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Today, the first Black, Asian American, woman Vice President in our
nation’s history takes office -- a fitting rebuke to an outgoing
administration marred by sexism, racism, and xenophobia. But that
ends now, with President Biden and Vice President Harris ready to
usher in a new era of freedom and opportunity for all Americans,
regardless of race, gender, or party.
If you participated in this last election -- whether by donating
your time, energy, or resources to Democratic candidates or by
making your voice heard at the ballot box -- you made this moment
possible, and I’m so grateful for your efforts. Thanks to you,
President Biden and Vice President Harris enter office with
Democratic majorities in both the House and the Senate, and with a
clear mandate to lead our national COVID-19 response.
Even in the face of unprecedented challenges, including a resurgent
pandemic, an economy in free fall, and a fractured, divided country,
this administration has already hit the ground running. President
Biden has a comprehensive COVID-19 recovery plan and has committed
to prioritizing the economy, immigration, gun safety, and
environmental reforms during his first 100 days in office. But in
order to accomplish all this and more, President Biden and Vice
President Harris need our support.
So as we look ahead to a brighter future for our country, I hope I
can count on you to join me as we fight to build back stronger than
ever before.
Thank you,
Ted
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