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First woman in the office, won't be last, says VP-elect Kamala Harris

Now that the people of the country have given their mandate for the next four years, the real work begins, Indian-origin Harris, 56, said in her victory speech in Delaware on Saturday

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When my mother came here from India at the age of 19, maybe she didn't quite imagine this moment. But she believed so deeply in an America where a moment like this is possible: Kamala Harris, US Vice President-elect

Press Trust of India New Delhi

5 min read Last Updated : Nov 09 2020 | 12:58 AM IST

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has told Americans that they have assured a new day for America by electing Joe Biden as their President, as she delivered a historic speech after they won the closely-fought presidential election.

Now that the people of the country have given their mandate for the next four years, the real work begins, Indian-origin Harris, 56, said in her victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday night.

“No matter who you voted for, I will strive to be the Vice President that Joe was to (former) president (Barack) Obama — loyal, honest and prepared, waking up every day

Topics : Kamala Harris Joe Biden US Presidential elections 2020

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