— from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen —

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Joe Biden’s decision to choose Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.

“I am proud to endorse the Biden-Harris ticket. Joe Biden’s proven track record of fighting for working families and bringing people together to get the job done, alongside Sen. Kamala Harris’ commitment to standing up for equal rights and opportunity for all Americans is what our country needs. Together, Biden and Harris will build a better future for all and address the ongoing economic and public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Harris is an excellent pick for vice president. As the first Black woman selected as a running mate on a major party’s presidential ticket, this decision is a historic moment for the Democratic party and our country. We must elect leaders who represent the broad diversity of our communities, and who are committed to combating racial injustice. 

Biden and Harris have my full support. So much is at stake this election year. The fight to expand access to quality health care, address the devastating effects of climate change and protect the right to vote all depend on defeating Donald Trump this fall.

“We must come together to send Biden and Harris to the White House.”

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