Puget Sound women s group leaders applaud Biden for helping make history Suzanne Phan | KOMO News Staff
Puget Sound women s group leaders applaud Biden for helping make history
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President Joe Biden made history Wednesday night when he delivered his speech to Congress and the country flanked by two powerful women - Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
Biden started his speech by sharing this statement: Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium.”
“Having two powerful women standing behind the president was just emotional, says Heena Khatri, a board member with One America, an immigrant and refugee rights organization aimed at getting people to participate in the political process. I had tears in my eyes. I know I’m not the only one.