Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris became the first female, African-American and Asian-American vice president on Wednesday,
Virginia lawmakers and officials, some of who were present at the ceremony, took to social media to congratulate Biden being sworn into his presidency.
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On this historic #InaugurationDay, we celebrate the resilience of American democracy and embark on a new chapter of opportunity. I look forward to working with @PresElectBiden and @VP Kamala Harris to move our country and our Commonwealth forward.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 20, 2021
Today, we begin a new chapter as President Biden and Vice President Harris restore compassion and competence to the White House.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 20, 2021
Our new Administration is committed to healing our country, and I’m thrilled to work with them to deliver the meaningful relief Americans deserve. pic.twitter.com/RkoGGc1Mxv
Today, our nation sends a message of hope across the world.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) January 20, 2021
Today we build back better and heal our country.
Today is @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris’ moment.#InaugurationDay
Welcome, President Biden and Vice President Harris! pic.twitter.com/xKDQZsHpi1
— Rep. Donald McEachin (@RepMcEachin) January 20, 2021
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— Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) January 20, 2021
Today across America, young women and girls saw someone who looks like them taking the oath of office for Vice President for the first time ever.@KamalaHarris may be the first—but thanks to her trailblazing efforts, she will not be the last.pic.twitter.com/Mf6qs1etzq
This is democracy’s day. pic.twitter.com/wW8URniVn7
— Rep. Elaine Luria (@RepElaineLuria) January 20, 2021
I will work with President Joe Biden and my fellow members of Congress to try to find common ground on behalf of the American people, while always maintaining the conservative principles I was elected to uphold. https://t.co/q34vSAUhmz pic.twitter.com/t3OD7XbKjm
— Congressman Bob Good (@RepBobGood) January 20, 2021
Candidate for Virginia governor, Terry McAuliffe, also extended his congratulations via Twitter:
Hope is in the air. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. pic.twitter.com/pnxKg3LgGb
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) January 20, 2021