Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden:
“Today, we come together to celebrate the peaceful transfer of power as Joe Biden becomes our 46th President,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Congratulations to President Joe Biden and congratulations to our nation’s first Black, first Asian, and first woman Vice President, Kamala Harris, on this historic Inauguration Day. This is a fresh start for our country. It’s time to set aside the bitter partisanship and join together to tackle the unprecedented challenges facing all Americans, starting with the need to implement a national, coordinated plan to defeat COVID-19. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work alongside this new Administration to move our country forward and build back better.”
