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Maxine Waters: “I am overjoyed. I feel that this historic moment is one that I will savor for many, many years to come.”

On the recordAugust 10, 2020
I am overjoyed. I feel that this historic moment is one that I will savor for many, many years to come.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Waters shares her joy and significance of Kamala Harris being chosen as vice president, reflecting on the historic nature of the moment.

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