MICHIGAN, USA — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office Wednesday afternoon. As this new chapter begins for the country, leaders in Michigan have started to share their thoughts.
U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-3):
“The peaceful transfer of power is the hallmark of American democracy and I congratulate both President Biden and Vice President Harris on this momentous day. At a time when our country faces significant challenges and division, I urge the Biden Administration to lead with unity and thoughtful governance. We will never solve the problems facing our nation if we let a politics of revenge take root. As I stated last year, I remain willing to work with the President and Vice President to ensure policies enacted are in the best interest of all West Michiganders.”
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.):
“It was such an honor to witness history today as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. The peaceful transfer of power is at the core of American democracy. Despite the events of these past weeks, today’s ceremony affirmed that the fabric of our country is strong. I intend to do everything in my power to help the Biden Administration bring our country together, combat the pandemic, get Americans back to work, and strengthen our democracy for our children and grandchildren.”
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (MI-6):
“Today marks a new chapter in American history as Joe Biden is sworn in as the United States’ 46th President. Our nation’s leaders must renew their commitment to working together in a bipartisan fashion to address the challenges facing the American people. COVID-19 is ravaging our country, the vaccine rollout has been disappointing, mom and pop shops are closing, and folks are struggling to keep food on the table. As a vice-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, I am rolling my sleeves up and extending a hand across the aisle to work with anyone from any party who is serious about solving problems. Let’s get to work.”
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-4):
"It was an honor to attend the 59th presidential inauguration today and I am thankful to the men and women of law enforcement and the military who helped ensure this was a safe event. Congratulations to President Biden, and also to Vice President Harris on her historic swearing-in. I wish them the best as they lead our nation and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address the challenges facing our country. As soon as possible, we must defeat the virus, safely re-open the economy, and create a more prosperous nation for all Americans.”
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