46th President of The United States
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Vice President of the United States
(Official Senate Photo)
By Paul Wickham Schmidt
Courtside Exclusive
Jan. 20, 2021. President Joe Biden set forth a vision for a better America for all of us today, calling for national unity in the face of crisis and conflict. He promised to work for all Americans whether they supported him or not.
“Democracy has prevailed,” proclaimed our new national leader. He was speaking in front of our Capitol building that had been trashed by anti-democracy insurrectionists just two weeks ago!
Fittingly, Justice Sonia D. Sotomayor administered the oath office to Vice President Kamala D. Harris, the first female and first minority Vice President. Chief Justice John Roberts did the honors for President Joseph R. Biden.
Along with his governing partner Vice President Kamala Harris, President Biden promises truth, sanity, and humanity. Conquering COVID. Ending inequalities in health care, income, and education. Eliminating institutionalized racism and finally realizing the Constitutionally required due process and equal protection for all. Putting Americans back to work.
Working with the rest of the world to address common problems and restoring American leadership. Leading by example, not threat of force. Honoring essential workers and remembering those who have perished in the pandemic.
It was the speech of a humble yet confident and courageous man, a lifetime public servant and believer in “the practice of democracy and decency,”focused on saving his country and helping our world.
It won’t be easy. Turning rhetoric into action never is. But, if Biden and Harris can’t get the job done, nobody can.
It’s the most important, difficult, and challenging Presidency in U.S. history. It’s going to take help and support from all of us to make it work and save our democracy.
Congratulations to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the American people!
Due Process Forever!