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Douglas Emhoff

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Second Gentleman of the United States. Devoted dad. Proud husband to @VP Kamala Harris.

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In Arizona, I heard about the real life impact of student loan forgiveness.

Under President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s leadership, educators once burdened by student loan debt can now purchase homes, save for retirement, and provide for their families.

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Eid al-Fitr Mubarak to Muslims celebrating in America and around the world.

As families and friends come together to break fast, we pray that the reflection, sacrifice, and community offered in the holy month of Ramadan bring renewed hope.

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak to Muslims celebrating in America and around the world. As families and friends come together to break fast, we pray that the reflection, sacrifice, and community offered in the holy month of Ramadan bring renewed hope.
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Edan Alexander. Sagui Dekel-Chen. Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Omer Neutra. Keith Siegel. These are innocent Americans who were brutally taken hostage by Hamas 186 days ago.

As I told their loved ones today: President Biden and I are doing everything we can to reunite these hostages with their…

Edan Alexander. Sagui Dekel-Chen. Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Omer Neutra. Keith Siegel. These are innocent Americans who were brutally taken hostage by Hamas 186 days ago. As I told their loved ones today: @POTUS and I are doing everything we can to reunite these hostages with their…
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On Easter Sunday, we come together with our loved ones to celebrate hope and faith in renewal. To all those celebrating, Doug and I wish you a very happy Easter.

On Easter Sunday, we come together with our loved ones to celebrate hope and faith in renewal. To all those celebrating, Doug and I wish you a very happy Easter.
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At the Miami Open, I was proud to announce that @USTA will join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
 
Being there reminded me of my own days as a junior tennis player.

At the @MiamiOpen, I was proud to announce that @USTA will join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.   Being there reminded me of my own days as a junior tennis player.
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.President Biden and I will make every federal resource available to help the city of Baltimore respond and rebuild following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Doug and I pray for everyone affected by this tragedy, and we thank the brave first responders on the scene.

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In Utah, I spoke about how Salt Lake City is benefitting from President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s $50 billion dollar investment in clean water — including $36 million to upgrade the City Creek Water Treatment Plant.

In Utah, I spoke about how Salt Lake City is benefitting from @POTUS and @VP’s $50 billion dollar investment in clean water — including $36 million to upgrade the City Creek Water Treatment Plant.
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Last week, I was honored to join NJ/NY Gotham FC to light their ceremonial torch and discuss pay equity at the 2024 Challenge Cup.
 
Equal pay is about more than compensation. It’s also about dignity and respect. We must close the gender pay gap.

Last week, I was honored to join @GothamFC to light their ceremonial torch and discuss pay equity at the 2024 Challenge Cup.   Equal pay is about more than compensation. It’s also about dignity and respect. We must close the gender pay gap.
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Today, on International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we remember the tragedy that struck the Christchurch community five years ago. A gunman — driven by hate — fired on worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Center, murdering 51 people and wounding 40.

Islamophobia has…

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Doug and my prayers are with the loved ones of American Itay Chen, who was killed by Hamas in the brutal October 7 terrorist attack.

When I met with his father and aunt last year, I told them that as they advocate for the release of hostages in Gaza, they are not alone. Today,…

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When asked what I want my legacy to be, I always say “more Kamala Harrises.”
 
We need more women in leadership – in the government, in business, in the military. Because when we lift up women, all of society benefits.

When asked what I want my legacy to be, I always say “more Kamala Harrises.”   We need more women in leadership – in the government, in business, in the military. Because when we lift up women, all of society benefits. #InternationalWomensDay
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In 2013, Justin Phillips lost her son to an overdose. Every day, she fights to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder and to help save lives.
 
Tonight, Aaron’s memory is with us, and I am honored to have Justin as my guest for the State of the Union.

In 2013, Justin Phillips lost her son to an overdose. Every day, she fights to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder and to help save lives.   Tonight, Aaron’s memory is with us, and I am honored to have Justin as my guest for the State of the Union.
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.President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are investing nearly $1 billion in airports across the country.
 
Last week, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and I visited Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to highlight how this funding will create jobs, modernize terminals, and improve the…

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The story of Selma is a story of our nation.

Freedom is fundamental to the promise of America — and we know our fight to protect it is not over.

With our feet, our voice, and our vote, we continue the fight.

The story of Selma is a story of our nation. Freedom is fundamental to the promise of America — and we know our fight to protect it is not over. With our feet, our voice, and our vote, we continue the fight.
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