Joe Biden said "We’re blessed to mark the day in the presence of Miss Opal Lee." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 17, 2021

We’re blessed to mark the day in the presence of Miss Opal Lee.

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Joe Biden honors Opal Lee's contributions to making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

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