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Illinois lawmakers comment on Biden Inauguration
Bipartisan call issued to work together
Jan. 20, 2021
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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. More coverage of the inauguration is found online at thetelegraph.com. and inside Thursday’s issue of The Telegraph. Show MoreShow Less
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WASHINGTON Local lawmakers on Wednesday welcomed the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile,” Biden said. “At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day in history and hope, of renewal and resolve.”
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who will serve as the Senate majority whip in the new Democratic Senate, shared thoughts of optimism, as the new president takes office in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. As President Biden reminds us, the moment calls for sober reflection, but it also calls for national resolve, Durbin said. With President Biden and Vice President Harris in the lead, it is also a moment of hope. I am optimistic, now more than ever, that we can come together and overcome our challenges and divisions. Now it is time to get to work to build the country back better and restore the soul of our nation.