Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi make history at Joe Biden's first address to Congress

Updated : Apr 29, 2021 10:55
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Editorji News Desk

Two powerful women took their places on the rostrum as US President Joe Biden delivered his debut speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as they shared the stage during President Joe Biden's first joint session to Congress, marking the first time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress

‘Madam Speaker. Madam Vice President,’ Biden addressed Pelosi and Harris, clapping as he began his address. ‘No president has ever said those words from this podium," he said and added, ‘it's about time.'

 

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