Today, Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council, and Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, convened more than 30 legislative leaders from 16 states to discuss their efforts to advance proactive legislation to further safeguard reproductive rights…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Reproductive Rights
New Orleans, Louisiana THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon, Essence Fest. MS. HOSTIN: Well, we are both so humbled — so humbled to be here with you, especially. So, let’s get into it. The Supreme Court has come down recently with some interesting decisions. AUDIENCE: Booo — MS. HOSTIN: There are a fa-…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a March for Reproductive Rights
Los Angeles City HallLos Angeles, California (April 15, 2023) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mayor Bass! (Applause.) L.A.! (Applause.) So, I’m here to thank all the leaders who came out today and — for what you have done for years and years and years, understanding that we can never take anything for granted and that we must…
Remarks by President Biden in a Political Event with Reproductive Rights Groups
Mayflower HotelWashington, D.C. 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Jill said you women should take off your high heels or you should just lie down. (Laughter.) My lord, talk about commitment, standing all this time. (Laughter.) Thank you, Doc. I appreciate that introduction. I really do. My name is Joe Biden. I’m Jill’s husband and Kamala’s…
Readout of the White House State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights
On June 14 and 15, 2023, the White House convened more than 80 state legislators from 41 states who are on the frontlines of the fight for reproductive rights. Vice President Harris joined the convening to address the legislators, building off of her meetings with more than 250 state legislators from 28 states over the…
Press Call By Vice President Harris on Reproductive Rights
Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone, and thank you for joining. I’m convening this call to talk about the latest attacks on reproductive rights. Needless to say, these attacks are extreme and they are endangering the lives of women and people in our country. And the impact, frankly, goes far beyond reproductive healthcare. The President…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event on Reproductive Rights
Howard UniversityWashington, D.C. 6:57 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: You know! Hey, Bison! (Applause.) Please have a seat. Please have a seat. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Well, let me start where — Brittany, where are you? Where did she go? Brittany? This is not on. …
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Reproductive Rights
University of NevadaReno, Nevada (April 18, 2023) MAYOR SCHIEVE: So, you get the honors. Please welcome — MS. DAWSON: — our 49th Vice President, Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. (Applause.) (The Vice President enters the stage.) MS. DAWSON: Wonderful. I hope someone sends me that photo — (laughter) — later. Thank you so much. MAYOR SCHIEVE: What’s your Twitter handle? What’s…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Political Event with Reproductive Rights Groups
Mayflower Hotel 4:51 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi! Good afternoon. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Oh, it’s always so good for us to all be together. What a powerful, powerful group of true patriots — of true patriots — (applause) — of true patriots. You know, because there’s something so important about this fight…
Remarks by Vice President Harris During Roundtable on Reproductive Rights
Grand View UniversityDes Moines, Iowa THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is good to be back in Iowa and, in particular, to be with these extraordinary leaders. You are local leaders. You are state-wide leaders. You are national leaders on so many issues and, in particular, on the issue that we are convened to…
