Louisiana Governor: On the Inauguration of Joe Biden – Kamala Harris
Baton Rouge, LA (STL.News) Gov. John Bel Edwards is traveling to Washington, D.C., and will attend the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris this week, representing the state of Louisiana at the ceremonial transition of power from one administration to the next.
Gov. Edwards said:
“Less than two weeks ago, our United States Capitol was besieged by a riotous mob determined to prevent Congress from performing its constitutional duty to count electoral college votes certified by the states. Their insurrectionist actions were patently un-American and mark one of the most shameful days in our country’s history.
But after great darkness comes the light. Congress did count and certify the electoral college votes, and on Wednesday, Joe Biden an...