‘I could not be prouder,’ Obama, other U.S. politicians congratulate President-elect Biden on victory

by: Russell Falcon

Posted: Nov 7, 2020 / 01:28 PM MST

Updated: Mar 12, 2021 / 11:47 AM MST

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As news of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Election broke across the globe, many of his fellow politicians nationwide congratulated the president-elect on Saturday afternoon.

Former Pres. Barack Obama released a heartfelt statement Saturday to congratulate his former vice president, saying in part: “I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden. I also couldn’t be prouder to congratulate Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff for Kamala’s groundbreaking election as our next Vice President.”

Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020

The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president.

It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020

I want to congratulate all those who worked so hard to make this historic day possible. Now, through our continued grassroots organizing, let us create a government that works for ALL and not the few. Let us create a nation built on justice, not greed and bigotry.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 7, 2020

Congratulations, President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris! Let’s go make some big, structural change. pic.twitter.com/XB1bw5HuXR
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 7, 2020

Congratulations President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the team that led their campaign, the volunteers that powered their effort and the voters who have ended our national nightmare!
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) November 7, 2020

America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together. Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) November 7, 2020

Congratulations, Mr. President-Elect! Georgians look forward to adding our votes to the total once all voices are heard — and together, we will restore the soul of this nation. https://t.co/rTuDUJtZaO
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 7, 2020

.@JoeBiden will be a President for ALL Americans who will get us out of this pandemic and help us build back better. It’s time to get to work. https://t.co/T0VFDWRayV
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyforIL) November 7, 2020

We kept the republic! Congratulations to Joe Biden on his victory for the soul of our country. Congratulations to Kamala Harris for making history. It’s a time to heal and a time to grow together. E Pluribus Unum.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) November 7, 2020

Grateful for your service, your goodness, and your faith.

Thank you @JoeBiden. https://t.co/nb6FgFb9TG
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) November 7, 2020

There's much to celebrate, but more than anything, I'm excited to celebrate calling my friend @KamalaHarris Madam Vice President.

She's made history as the first woman, first Black person, first South Asian elected VP. Congratulations, Kamala! Ready to get to work. pic.twitter.com/ROrRSfzjk4
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) November 7, 2020

Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden & Vice President-elect Kamala Harris!
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 7, 2020

Congratulations to our next president, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. pic.twitter.com/1FA54znuuL
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) November 7, 2020

We can now say President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! The American people have spoken.

It is time to unite this country and get to work!
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) November 7, 2020

Statement from Governor Whitmer on the 2020 Election Results: pic.twitter.com/koP6MlgzSN
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) November 7, 2020

Congrats @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for making history.

Now, let’s go build back better. pic.twitter.com/KPykGY8H1E
— Gary Peters (@GaryPeters) November 7, 2020