Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchJuly 13, 2024 Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle Home Briefing Room Speeches and Remarks Reading Terminal MarketPhiladelphia, PA     Q    Mrs. Vice President, how do you think President Biden did at the press conference?     THE VICE PRESIDENT:  What?  Sorry.     Q    How do — how do you think President Biden did at the press conference?  Do you think he put voter concerns to an end?     THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I think that the president did an outstanding job.  I mean, you look at it from the press conference he did during NATO.  He is a master of the issues.  He is so highly respected among our colleagues around the globe. And then you look at everything from then to even just what he did last night in Michigan.  He’s turning out big crowds.  There’s a lot of enthusiasm, and there’s a lot of support.     And I’ll tell you, it’s good to be back here in Pennsylvania with the governor, who’s been a great partner to the president and me.      And we’re clear that in this election, which is taking place in 115 days, the stakes are very high.  You’ve got the former president in Donald Trump who is pushing extreme policies, including taking away the freedoms of the American people, the women of America.  They’re pushing this Project 2025, which is a direct threat to so many of the institutions and — and ideals that we hold dear.     So, the stakes are high.  But it’s good to be back with you —     GOVERNOR SHAPIRO:  Good to be with you.     THE VICE PRESIDENT:  — Governor Shapiro.      GOVERNOR SHAPIRO:  Good to be with you.     THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Would — do you want to share your thoughts with the — with the group?     GOVERNOR SHAPIRO:  I’m just grateful that the vice president is here today.  I — I would point out I — I had coffee with the president in Harrisburg last week, a little pad thai with the vice president this week. We’ve been friends for 20 years.  She’s an outstanding vice president.  And I couldn’t be more proud to support the Biden-Harris ticket — to continue to support the Biden-Harris ticket.     And let me tell you, there is a clear contrast in this race.  Donald Trump wants to rip away our fundamental freedoms — freedoms that Madam Vice President fought for as attorney general, as senator, and now as vice president.  He wants to inject more chaos in our lives, take away health care from 1.2 million Pennsylvanians.      There is a clear choice in this race.  I’m going to continue to do everything in my power to support the Biden and Harris ticket and make sure we stand up for real freedom — freedom that was born right here just a few blocks away and freedom that we in Pennsylvania know how to fight for.     We’re the swingiest of all swing states.  We’ve got a unique relationship with freedom and democracy.  We’re again going to turn out big for the Biden-Harris ticket.      Thank you, all.     THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Governor Shapiro.END# # 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