Harris Says Americans “ushered In A New Day”

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris invoked the life and legacy of the late Rep. John Lewis during her opening remarks tonight, reminding Americans that “democracy is not guaranteed.”

Democracy is “only as strong as our willingness to fight for it,” Harris said.

“To guard it and never take it for granted,” she added from Wilmington, Delaware. “It takes sacrifice. But there is joy in it. And there is progress, because we, the people, have the power to build a better future.”

Harris added: “And when our very democracy was on the ballot in this election with the very soul of America at stake and the world watching, you ushered in a new day for America.”

Harris’ speech comes less than 10 hours after CNN projected Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, putting him over the 270 electoral vote threshold needed for the presidency.

CNN.