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July 9, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Association of Counties Annual Conference Kamala Harris
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote gives Americans a voice in what happens in their communities and in our nation. We must do everything we can to protect it." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "50 years ago, the 26th amendment was ratified, lowering the voting age to 18--a clear example of a bipartisan effort to strengthen our democracy by expanding the right to vote to more Americans. Today, @POTUS and I are fighting to protect that fundamental right." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental. It gives Americans a voice in what happens in our nation. When more people have a voice, our democracy becomes more representative, and our nation becomes stronger. We won't give up the fight to strengthen our right to vote." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee Pres. Joe Biden
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today's decision by the Supreme Court undercuts voting rights in this country -- and makes it all the more crucial to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and expand voting protections. Our democracy depends on it." Pres. Joe Biden
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "In 2020, Americans voted in record numbers--and now some states are trying to make voting more difficult. Thank you @GovernorTomWolf for vetoing legislation that would have created barriers to voting in Pennsylvania. Our democracy is stronger when everyone participates." Kamala Harris
June 30, 2021 A Proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment Pres. Joe Biden
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is not a Democratic right or a Republican right. It is an American right." Kamala Harris
June 29, 2021 Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting on Voting Rights Pres. Joe Biden
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Eight years ago, the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling in Shelby County opened the door to unprecedented attacks on voting rights in many states. The need to protect and strengthen the right to vote is more critical than ever. On this anniversary, let's be clear: the fight continues." Kamala Harris
June 24, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Pres. Joe Biden
June 23, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Listening Session with Civil Rights and Voting Rights Groups Kamala Harris
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with civil rights and voting rights leaders to discuss the work ahead. Because we are not giving up or giving in. We are continuing the fight to protect and strengthen the right to vote." Kamala Harris
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenSchumer and I held our latest strategy call on getting the For the People Act to my desk. Democrats are united and committed to passing this landmark legislation to protect voting rights, ensure the integrity of our elections, and repair and strengthen our democracy." Pres. Joe Biden
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "We can't sit idly by while democracy is in peril -- here, in America. We need to protect the sacred right to vote and ensure "We the People" choose our leaders, the very foundation on which our democracy rests. We urgently need the For The People Act. Send it to my desk." Pres. Joe Biden
June 22, 2021 Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the For the People Act Kamala Harris
June 16, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Meeting with Members of the Texas State Senate and Texas House of Representatives Kamala Harris
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental in our democracy. Today, I met with Texas state legislators to discuss how we can stop legislation that will make it harder for Americans to exercise their right to vote." Kamala Harris
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "We're seeing a coordinated attack on voting rights in this country. It's Jim Crow in the 21st century, and it must end. Congress must enact legislation to make it easier for all eligible Americans to access the ballot box and prevent attacks on the sacred right to vote." Pres. Joe Biden
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with local leaders in South Carolina who are fighting to protect the fundamental right to vote. We discussed their work to register people to vote, strengthen election infrastructure, and expand voting rights." Kamala Harris
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud Vermont for passing a bill to make voting by mail more accessible. A more inclusive democracy is a stronger democracy." Kamala Harris
June 9, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when everyone participates. We should be fighting to make it easier for every eligible voter to cast a ballot, not harder." Kamala Harris
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy--and defending that fundamental right is the most important work we can do as a nation. I'm pleased to see Nevada pass a new law expanding mail-in voting. Our democracy is strongest when people are able to participate." Kamala Harris
June 2, 2021 Statement from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel Pres. Joe Biden
June 1, 2021 Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Administration's Voting Rights Efforts Kamala Harris
May 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Texas legislators advanced a bill attacking the right to vote. It's yet another assault on our democracy. Congress needs to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We need to make it easier for eligible voters to vote. Not harder." Kamala Harris
May 29, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on Texas Senate Bill 7 Pres. Joe Biden
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with voting rights and civil rights leaders to discuss the critical importance of protecting the right to vote. @POTUS and I will continue to fight against voter suppression to make voting easier and accessible for all Americans." Kamala Harris
April 15, 2021 Letter to the Congress of the United States - A Letter on Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation Pres. Joe Biden
April 15, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on Russia Pres. Joe Biden
March 27, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a Virtual Fundraiser for Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Pres. Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Georgia voting law -- like so many others being pursued by Republicans in statehouses across the country -- is a blatant attack on the right to vote, the Constitution, and good conscience. It's Jim Crow in the 21st Century -- and it must end." Pres. Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Statement by President Biden on the Attack on the Right to Vote in Georgia Pres. Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure Pres. Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival Pres. Joe Biden
March 16, 2021 "George Stephanopoulos of ABC Interviews Joe Biden" - Transcript Pres. Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "It's time we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and ensure every eligible American can make their voice heard at the ballot box." Pres. Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "On this 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I signed an executive order to promote voting access. The right to vote is sacred and fundamental -- and this is just the beginning of our work to ensure every American can freely exercise that right." Pres. Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Pre-Taped Remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris As Delivered to Brown Chapel AME Church Kamala Harris
March 7, 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting Pres. Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "No right is as fundamental as the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Those who marched in Selma knew that. John Lewis knew that. Today, on the 56th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing, @POTUS signed an Executive Order making it easier to register to vote." Kamala Harris
March 4, 2021 Democratic Women's Caucus Celebrates Inclusion of Two Caucus Amendments in House-Passed H.R. 1 Deb Haaland, ...
Jan. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black women turned out this week to help elect @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff . But we must do more than thank them-- @JoeBiden and I are committed to addressing issues that disproportionately affect Black women, including pay disparity and maternal mortality." Kamala Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I called Reverend Warnock and Jon Ossoff this morning to congratulate them on their hard-fought campaigns. Georgia voters delivered a resounding message yesterday: they want action on the crises we face and they want it right now. Together, we'll get it done." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "History made. Congratulations @ReverendWarnock and Jon @Ossoff on your hard-fought campaigns. Together we can give Americans the relief they deserve and restore America's moral leadership around the world." Kamala Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the Results of the Georgia Senate Run-off Election Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The debate over $2,000 isn't some abstract debate in Washington. It's about real lives. Hardworking Americans need help, and they need it now. Georgia -- you have the power to make it happen. Vote." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 4, 2021 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden at Georgia Senate Drive-In Rally in Atlanta, Georgia Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the members of the Electoral College cast their votes for president and vice president. And once again, the rule of law, our Constitution, and the will of the people have prevailed. Our democracy--pushed, tested, and threatened--proved to be resilient, true, and strong." Pres. Joe Biden
Date Title Politician
July 9, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Association of Counties Annual Conference Kamala Harris
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote gives Americans a voice in what happens in their communities and in our nation. We must do everything we can to protect it." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "50 years ago, the 26th amendment was ratified, lowering the voting age to 18--a clear example of a bipartisan effort to strengthen our democracy by expanding the right to vote to more Americans. Today, @POTUS and I are fighting to protect that fundamental right." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental. It gives Americans a voice in what happens in our nation. When more people have a voice, our democracy becomes more representative, and our nation becomes stronger. We won't give up the fight to strengthen our right to vote." Kamala Harris
July 1, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee Pres.Joe Biden
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today's decision by the Supreme Court undercuts voting rights in this country -- and makes it all the more crucial to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and expand voting protections. Our democracy depends on it." Pres.Joe Biden
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "In 2020, Americans voted in record numbers--and now some states are trying to make voting more difficult. Thank you @GovernorTomWolf for vetoing legislation that would have created barriers to voting in Pennsylvania. Our democracy is stronger when everyone participates." Kamala Harris
June 30, 2021 A Proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment Pres.Joe Biden
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is not a Democratic right or a Republican right. It is an American right." Kamala Harris
June 29, 2021 Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting on Voting Rights Pres.Joe Biden
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Eight years ago, the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling in Shelby County opened the door to unprecedented attacks on voting rights in many states. The need to protect and strengthen the right to vote is more critical than ever. On this anniversary, let's be clear: the fight continues." Kamala Harris
June 24, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Pres.Joe Biden
June 23, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Listening Session with Civil Rights and Voting Rights Groups Kamala Harris
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with civil rights and voting rights leaders to discuss the work ahead. Because we are not giving up or giving in. We are continuing the fight to protect and strengthen the right to vote." Kamala Harris
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenSchumer and I held our latest strategy call on getting the For the People Act to my desk. Democrats are united and committed to passing this landmark legislation to protect voting rights, ensure the integrity of our elections, and repair and strengthen our democracy." Pres.Joe Biden
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "We can't sit idly by while democracy is in peril -- here, in America. We need to protect the sacred right to vote and ensure "We the People" choose our leaders, the very foundation on which our democracy rests. We urgently need the For The People Act. Send it to my desk." Pres.Joe Biden
June 22, 2021 Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the For the People Act Kamala Harris
June 16, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Meeting with Members of the Texas State Senate and Texas House of Representatives Kamala Harris
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental in our democracy. Today, I met with Texas state legislators to discuss how we can stop legislation that will make it harder for Americans to exercise their right to vote." Kamala Harris
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "We're seeing a coordinated attack on voting rights in this country. It's Jim Crow in the 21st century, and it must end. Congress must enact legislation to make it easier for all eligible Americans to access the ballot box and prevent attacks on the sacred right to vote." Pres.Joe Biden
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with local leaders in South Carolina who are fighting to protect the fundamental right to vote. We discussed their work to register people to vote, strengthen election infrastructure, and expand voting rights." Kamala Harris
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud Vermont for passing a bill to make voting by mail more accessible. A more inclusive democracy is a stronger democracy." Kamala Harris
June 9, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when everyone participates. We should be fighting to make it easier for every eligible voter to cast a ballot, not harder." Kamala Harris
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy--and defending that fundamental right is the most important work we can do as a nation. I'm pleased to see Nevada pass a new law expanding mail-in voting. Our democracy is strongest when people are able to participate." Kamala Harris
June 2, 2021 Statement from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel Pres.Joe Biden
June 1, 2021 Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Administration's Voting Rights Efforts Kamala Harris
May 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Texas legislators advanced a bill attacking the right to vote. It's yet another assault on our democracy. Congress needs to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We need to make it easier for eligible voters to vote. Not harder." Kamala Harris
May 29, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on Texas Senate Bill 7 Pres.Joe Biden
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I met with voting rights and civil rights leaders to discuss the critical importance of protecting the right to vote. @POTUS and I will continue to fight against voter suppression to make voting easier and accessible for all Americans." Kamala Harris
April 15, 2021 Letter to the Congress of the United States - A Letter on Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation Pres.Joe Biden
April 15, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on Russia Pres.Joe Biden
March 27, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a Virtual Fundraiser for Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Pres.Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Georgia voting law -- like so many others being pursued by Republicans in statehouses across the country -- is a blatant attack on the right to vote, the Constitution, and good conscience. It's Jim Crow in the 21st Century -- and it must end." Pres.Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Statement by President Biden on the Attack on the Right to Vote in Georgia Pres.Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure Pres.Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival Pres.Joe Biden
March 16, 2021 "George Stephanopoulos of ABC Interviews Joe Biden" - Transcript Pres.Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "It's time we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and ensure every eligible American can make their voice heard at the ballot box." Pres.Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "On this 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I signed an executive order to promote voting access. The right to vote is sacred and fundamental -- and this is just the beginning of our work to ensure every American can freely exercise that right." Pres.Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Pre-Taped Remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris As Delivered to Brown Chapel AME Church Kamala Harris
March 7, 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting Pres.Joe Biden
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "No right is as fundamental as the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Those who marched in Selma knew that. John Lewis knew that. Today, on the 56th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing, @POTUS signed an Executive Order making it easier to register to vote." Kamala Harris
March 4, 2021 Democratic Women's Caucus Celebrates Inclusion of Two Caucus Amendments in House-Passed H.R. 1 Deb Haaland, ...
Jan. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black women turned out this week to help elect @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff . But we must do more than thank them-- @JoeBiden and I are committed to addressing issues that disproportionately affect Black women, including pay disparity and maternal mortality." Kamala Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I called Reverend Warnock and Jon Ossoff this morning to congratulate them on their hard-fought campaigns. Georgia voters delivered a resounding message yesterday: they want action on the crises we face and they want it right now. Together, we'll get it done." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "History made. Congratulations @ReverendWarnock and Jon @Ossoff on your hard-fought campaigns. Together we can give Americans the relief they deserve and restore America's moral leadership around the world." Kamala Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the Results of the Georgia Senate Run-off Election Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The debate over $2,000 isn't some abstract debate in Washington. It's about real lives. Hardworking Americans need help, and they need it now. Georgia -- you have the power to make it happen. Vote." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 4, 2021 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden at Georgia Senate Drive-In Rally in Atlanta, Georgia Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the members of the Electoral College cast their votes for president and vice president. And once again, the rule of law, our Constitution, and the will of the people have prevailed. Our democracy--pushed, tested, and threatened--proved to be resilient, true, and strong." Pres.Joe Biden
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