What Kamala Harris Said On His Resignation From The Senate: I Will Take Greater Responsibility

Kamala Harris (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

JAKARTA - Vice President (Wapres) elected United States (US), Kamala Harris officially submitted a letter of resignation from the seat of the US Senate to the Governor of California Gavin Newsom. The resignation ended his four year career in the assembly.

Quoting CNN, Tuesday, January 19, when Harris said goodbye to his chair, he assured the US public that his job was not finished because he had other responsibilities - even bigger ones - once he was sworn in as US Vice President on Wednesday, November 20. Harris became a woman, black skin from South Asia, the first US vice president.

"And this is not a goodbye. When I resign from the Senate. I am preparing to take the oath that I will lead," Harris said.

"As senator-turned-Vice President Walter Mondale has pointed out, the vice president is the only one in our administration that is 'owned by the executive and legislative branches.' The responsibility becomes even greater with the Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. "

Harris, who was also the first black woman to serve as a senator for Golden State, won the Senate seat in November 2016 and was sworn in in January 2017. At that time Harris was the Attorney General of California.

Newsom has appointed Alex Padilla, Secretary of the State of California, to fill Harris's chair. Harris had spoken with Padilla before he was appointed to the Senate, according to someone with knowledge of the discussions.

In presenting his resignation, Harris also spoke of the deadly revolt in the US Capitol Building. He said that "the US has two systems of justice, one that failed to arrest the rioters on January 6 and another that released tear gas at last summer's non-violent demonstrations."

After a dramatic campaign and election process, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in on Wednesday, January 20. US Vice President Mike Pence ensures the safety of the transition of power.

"We all had that day, January 6. And as the President explained yesterday, we are committed to an orderly transition and safe inauguration. The American people deserve it, ”said Pence.

Pence also confirmed that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris would be inducted in an atmosphere and manner befitting of longstanding US history and traditions. This includes paying tribute to the US people.

The inauguration will also be attended by various well-known stars. Lady Gaga was announced to be singing the national anthem and Jennifer Lopez will be performing the musical. The event will also be enlivened by Whoopi Goldberg, Nik Dodani, Cristela Alonzo, singer Darren Criss and accompanied by a performance from Black Pumas.