money Biden and Harris hold first joint campaign event
At an event in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris held their first joint campaign event, a day after Biden picked Harris to be his vice presidential running mate.
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JOE BIDEN: Kamala, as you all know, is smart. She's tough. She's experienced. She's a proven fighter for the backbone of this country-- the middle class, for all those who are struggling to get into the middle class. Kamala knows how to govern. She knows how to make the hard calls. She's ready to do this job on day one, and we're both ready to get to work rebuilding this nation and building it better.
KAMALA HARRIS: As I said, Joe, when you called me, I am incredibly honored by this responsibility, and I'm ready to get to work. I am ready to get to work. After the most competitive primary in history, the country received a resounding message that Joe was the person to lead us forward. And Joe, I'm so proud to stand with you. And I do so mindful of all the heroic and ambitious women before me, whose sacrifice, determination, and resilience makes my presence here today even possible.
This is a moment of real consequence for America. Everything we care about-- our economy, our health, our children the kind of country we live in-- it's all on the line.
