I appreciate the historic nature. I really do. But I believe that being behind this podium, being in this room, being in this building is not about one person. It`s about, you know, what we do on behalf of the American people.
Jean-Pierre reflecting on her historic role as the first black woman to lead a White House press briefing.
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