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 Goodbye. So Congressman John Lewis, Congressman John Lewis,   before his passing, expressed: "Popular government is not a state. It is a demonstration." And what he implied was   that America's majority rules system isn't ensured. It is only as solid as our ability to battle for it,   to watch it and never take it for granted. And securing our majority rules system takes struggle.   It takes penance. In any case, there is joy in it, and there is progress.   Because we individuals have the power to fabricate a superior future. Furthermore, when our very popular government was on the polling form in this political decision, with   the very soul of America in question, and the world watching, you introduced another day for America. To our mission staff and volunteers, this extraordinary group — thank you for bringing   more individuals than any time in recent memory into the democratic process and for making this triumph possible.   To the survey laborers and political decision officials across our nation who have worked tirelessly   to ensure each vote is tallied — our nation owes you an obligation of appreciation as   you have secured the trustworthiness of our majority rule government. What's more, to the American individuals who make up our lovely country,   thank you for turning out in record numbers to make your voices heard. Furthermore, I realize times have been challenging, especially the most recent a while — the grief,   distress and torment, the concerns and the struggles. However, we have likewise witnessed   your boldness, your strength and the liberality of your soul. For a very long time, you walked and organized for uniformity and justice,   for our lives, and for our planet. And afterward, you voted.   And you conveyed a reasonable message. You chose hope and solidarity, fairness, science and, indeed, truth. You picked Joe Biden as the following president of the United States of America.   And Joe is a healer, a uniter, a tried and consistent hand,   an individual whose own insight of misfortune gives him a feeling of direction that will help us,   as a country, recover our own feeling of purpose. And a man with a major heart who loves with abandon.   It's his affection for Jill, who will be an incredible first woman. It's his adoration for Hunter, Ashley and   his grandkids, and the whole Biden family. And while I originally knew Joe as bad habit president,   I truly became acquainted with him as the dad who loved Beau, my dear companion, who we recall here today. Furthermore, to my significant other, Doug;   our youngsters, Cole and Ella; my sister,   Maya; and our entire family — I love you all beyond what I can ever express.   We are so thankful to Joe and Jill for welcoming our family into theirs on this unfathomable journey.   And to the lady generally liable for my presence here today — my mom, Shyamala Gopalan Harris,   who is consistently in our souls. At the point when she came here from India at the period of 19, she perhaps didn't exactly envision this second. But   she accepted so profoundly in an America where a second like this is conceivable. What's more, so,   I'm considering her and about the generations of ladies — Black women,   Asian, White, Latina, Native American women   who all through our country's set of experiences have cleared the way for this second around evening time. Ladies who battled and   relinquished such a great amount for balance, freedom and justice for all, including the Black women,   who are frequently, time after time disregarded, however so often prove that they are the foundation of our democracy.   All the ones who attempted to make sure about and protect the option to decide in favor of over a century:   100 years back with the nineteenth Amendment, 55 years prior with the Voting Rights Act and now,   in 2020, with another age of women in our nation who cast their   polling forms and proceeded with the battle for their fundamental option to cast a ballot and be heard. This evening, I consider their struggle, their assurance and the strength of   their vision — to perceive what can be, unburdened by what has been. What's more, I remain on their shoulders.   And what a confirmation it is to Joe's character that he had the daringness to break one of the   most generous obstructions that exists in our country and select a lady as his VP. Be that as it may, while I might be the main lady in this office, I won't be the last,   on the grounds that each and every young lady observing around evening time sees that this is a nation of potential outcomes. What's more, to   the offspring of our nation, paying little mind to your gender, our nation has sent you a reasonable message:   Dream with desire, lead with conviction, and see yourselves such that others may not, simply   in light of the fact that they've never observed it, however know that we will cheer you at all times. Also, to the American people: No matter who you casted a ballot for,   I will endeavor to be a VP like Joe was to President Obama — faithful, fair and prepared,   awakening each day thinking of you and your family. Since now is the point at which the genuine work begins. The difficult work. The fundamental work.   The great work. The basic work to save lives and beat this pandemic. To modify our economy   so it works for working individuals. To establish out systemic prejudice in our equity framework and society.   To battle the atmosphere emergency. To join our country and mend the spirit of our country. What's more, the street ahead won't be simple. But America is prepared, as are Joe and I. We have chosen a president who represents the best in us. A leader   the world will regard and our kids can look up to. A president who will   regard our soldiers and keep our country safe. Furthermore, a president for all Americans.