We are blessed to mark the day in the presence of Ms. Opal Lee. As my mother say, God love her. I had the honor of meeting her in Nevada more than a year ago. She told me she loved me, and I believed it. I wanted to believe it. Ms. Opal, you`re incredible. A daughter of Texas, grandmother of a movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. You are an incredible movement, Ms. Opal, you really are.
Joe Biden praises Opal Lee for her efforts in making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
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