US First Female Vice President Harris: "America Proves It Is a Land of Possibility"

First Post-Election National Address in Wilmington, Delaware
Raising Voice on Women's Rights

▲Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect of the United States [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Kamala Harris, the Vice President-elect of the United States, expressed her gratitude on the 7th (local time) in a national address, saying, "We have protected democracy" and "I am thankful."

On that day, she appeared on the outdoor stage at the Chase Center Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware, before President-elect Joe Biden's national address, to thank her supporters.

Vice President-elect Harris entered wearing a white suit, smiling broadly and waving both hands toward her supporters. Supporters gathered on the outdoor stage cheered and honked their horns as she appeared.

After waving both hands and making a lap around the stage, she referred to the late Congressman John Lewis's statement that "Democracy is not a choice but an action," explaining, "This means democracy is never something to be taken for granted." She emphasized the significance of this election, saying, "The spirit of America was at stake, and the largest number of citizens in history opened a new era for America through this election."

Regarding President-elect Joe Biden, she said, "He is a person who can heal and unite," and added, "Together with him, we will now work to end the COVID-19 crisis and save lives, recover the economy, overcome racial discrimination, and respond to the climate crisis."

Harris, who will hold the title of the first female Vice President, also raised her voice about the role of women. She began by saying, "My mother, Shyamala Harris, came to the United States from India when she was 19," and noted, "When she came to America, she probably did not anticipate this moment."

She continued, "But my mother certainly knew that such a moment would come in America," and expressed gratitude, saying, "This moment was possible because of the women who fought to uphold the 19th Amendment, the women who chose to vote this time, and those who have shown the will to continue fighting to protect voting rights." She added, "I will be the first female Vice President, but I will not be the last," expressing hope that women's political participation will continue to increase in the future.

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