Indian-American lawmakers say Joe Biden, Kamala Harris will heal America
Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, said he cannot stress what an amazing moment this is for our community and for the multi-racial democracy in America. PTI January 21, 2021 / 11:37 AM IST
Indian-American lawmakers hailed the leadership of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing confidence that the two leaders will heal the country, courageously face challenges and build back the bruised economy.
During the Presidential Inaugural Committee’s official Asian American inaugural ball, hosted virtually by the leading Indian-American advocacy organisation IMPACT, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois said he is extremely happy that both Biden and Harris are finally able to take over leadership.
Indian-American lawmakers say Biden, Harris will heal America
Congressman Ro Khanna said he cannot stress what an amazing moment this is for our community and for the multi-racial democracy in America.
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US President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Wednesday Jan. 20 2021. (Photo | AP) By PTI
NEW YORK: Indian-American lawmakers hailed the leadership of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing confidence that the two leaders will heal the country, courageously face challenges and build back better.
During the Presidential Inaugural Committee s official Asian American inaugural ball, hosted virtually by the leading Indian-American advocacy organisation IMPACT, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois said he is extremely happy that both Biden and Harris are finally able to take over leadership.
Biden, Harris Will Heal This Country : Indian-American Lawmakers Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois said he is extremely happy that both Mr Biden and Ms Harris are finally able to take over leadership.
Updated: January 21, 2021 12:18 pm IST
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are humble people who get the importance of this moment, a lawmaker said.
New York:
Indian-American lawmakers welcomed the leadership of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing confidence that the two leaders will heal the country, courageously face challenges and build the bruised economy.
During the Presidential Inaugural Committee s official Asian American inaugural ball, hosted virtually by the leading Indian-American advocacy organisation IMPACT, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois said he is extremely happy that both Mr Biden and Ms Harris are finally able to take over leadership.
Amanda Gorman.
The 22-year-old became the youngest poet to perform at a presidential inauguration, and judging by social media reaction, she absolutely stole the show.
“We close the divide because we know to put our future first we must first put our differences aside,” Gorman said, in her poem. “We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another.”
Gorman also took a thinly veiled shot at President
Donald Trump, while ultimately sounding a note of hope.
Being American is more than a pride we inherit.
It’s the past we step into, and how we repair it.
Photo Credit: John Minchillo/Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Angry supporters of President Donald Trump have stormed the U.S. Capitol in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power. They have forced lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupted challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Trump issued a restrained call for peace but did not call on his supporters to leave. Earlier, in a huge rally near the White House, the president had egged his supporters on to march to Capitol Hill.
The following are responses from Illinois members of the congress and U.S. Senate: