DeGette statement on inauguration of Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement on the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States:
"This is a great day for our nation. Our Democracy has been tested in unprecedented ways, but it has held - and today's inauguration was a testament to the amazing strength and resiliency that our nation has shown time and time again during even the most trying of times.
"Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris on your historic achievements.
"Our country is yearning to come together. And it's important that we begin working together immediately to bring an end to this devastating pandemic that's upended all of our lives and to provide the American people the help they still desperately need.
"I look forward to working with this new administration to protect more of our nation's public lands, combat the climate crisis, protect Americans' right to access reproductive care –and so much more.
"Today is the start of a new chapter in our nation's history. It's a time for us to come together and show the word that America's unity is still its greatest strength."