Harris delivered a eulogy for the honored member of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris mistakenly called himself a late Democratic member of the House of Representatives for president Sheila Jackson Leen in the eulogy.
– Sheila Jackson Lee’s bill made Juneteenth a federal holiday. As a United States Senator, I was proud to co-sponsor this bill. And then as president… as vice president, it was an honor to stand as president Joe Biden with Sheila Jackson Lee by his side as the president signed her bill into law, Harris said, quickly correcting his mistake.
The slip caused laughter and applause in the audience. Harris was also quite amused by his mistake.
Harris was receiving released prisoners on Thursday evening alongside Joe Biden. AOP
Harris’ campaign has gotten off to a flying start, and the Democratic Party quickly rallied behind him after Biden gave up his candidacy. On Friday, Democrats announced that Harris had received enough votes from the Democratic delegates to win the party’s presidential nomination.
Harris has said that he will officially accept the party’s nomination next week.
Jackson Lee served as a member of the House of Representatives from Texas from 1995 until his death. He was known especially as an opponent of violence against women and as an advocate of tightening gun laws and public health care.
In his eulogy, Harris praised Jackson Lee as a “force of nature” and mentor.
– He always expected all of us to strive for excellence, knowing that life is too short and that there is too much to do, Harris said according to AP.
Jackson Lee died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 74 on July 19.
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