WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) Co-Chairs Massachusetts AG Maura Healey and Nevada AG Aaron Ford released the following statement on the historic inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the second former Democratic Attorney General to hold the Office of the Vice President.

Statement from Massachusetts AG Maura Healey and Nevada AG Aaron Ford, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Attorneys General Association

“Congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration and congratulations to the American people. Today, we will finally see a return to compassion in the White House that our nation needs right now to heal and tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Today, we will finally see a woman serve as the Vice President of the United States—a historic moment for women and girls all over the world, especially women of color.”

“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to unity and truth, and we look forward to working with this new, diverse group of leaders from day one to protect the people of the United States and reverse the damage done to our institutions and our communities over the past four years.”

“After four long years as the last line of defense against the Trump administration, Democratic Attorneys General know today marks a critical turning point in our fight to restore trust and faith in our democracy. Now, let’s get to work.”