Some elected officials in Kansas have weighed in on the inauguration Wednesday of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday. Harris is the first woman vice president and the first vice president with Black and South Asian American ancestry.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., issued this statement today:
“The historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris signals a new day of unity, hope and healing in this country. We have the opportunity right now to turn the page on the past four years and begin a new chapter of American history – one where we put community first, where facts and science matter, where we focus on what unites us instead of divides us. I’m rooting for President Biden and Vice-President Harris’ success, and I look forward to working with them and their new Administration to fight this virus and Build Back Better than before.”
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued this statement:
“Today, my wife Laina and I joined all Americans to witness the Constitutional transition of power to President Joe Biden,” Sen. Marshall said. “It is important that both sides of the political spectrum continue to lower the national temperature and recognize opportunities for common good. I have hope that we can work with the new Administration on behalf of Kansas as we tackle extremely pressing issues facing our nation including: getting the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of everyone who wants and needs it, boosting job recovery, and opening businesses and our economy back up to the historic levels we saw before the pandemic.”
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, posted this message on social media:
“Honored to attend the 59th Inauguration Ceremony today for President Joseph R. Biden and to witness this important moment in our nation’s democracy. The Inauguration represents the orderly and peaceful transfer of power that is an enduring symbol of a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
“I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues in this new year to create a better future for all Kansans.”