The slip occurred while Harris was lauding Lee's community work and her role in making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
According to Gateway Pundit, the Vice President was recounting her own involvement in the Juneteenth legislation when she made the error. "Which as a US Senator, I was proud to co-sponsor and then as President..." Harris began, before quickly correcting herself, "As Vice President, corrected here it was my honor with the President! With the President!"
August 03, 2024
The crowd, which included Democratic leaders such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, responded with applause and cheers to Harris's correction. The Vice President was speaking in Houston, Texas, where she was joined by other prominent figures, including members of the U.S. House and Grammy Award-winning singer Stevie Wonder.
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The late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee had a long career in public service, and her legislation to make Juneteenth - the day marking the end of slavery in the U.S. - a federal holiday was a significant achievement. Harris's role in co-sponsoring this bill as a U.S. Senator is a testament to her commitment to upholding the values of freedom and equality, principles that are central to the conservative perspective.
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While the Vice President's slip of the tongue was a moment of levity in an otherwise solemn occasion, it also serves as a reminder of the importance of precise language in the political arena. As the second-highest office in the land, the Vice President's words carry weight and are closely scrutinized, underscoring the need for accuracy and clarity in communication.
