Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Biden Inauguration

"Today is the dawn of a new day in America. President Joe Biden is a good and decent man who has faced many challenges in his life and persevered. His empathy and compassion is born of tragedy, like so many of us. Our first woman Vice President, a daughter of immigrants, embodies the hopes and aspirations of our nation. While the path forward is hard, I know that President Biden and Vice President Harris will help America build back stronger.

"Today's inauguration sends a clear message to Americans and people across the world that the peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of Democracy. The January 6th attacks on our Capitol and the setbacks our nation has experienced over the last four years will not define us. America is strong and our democracy will prevail.

"We face many challenges; from a raging pandemic and economic crisis, to the climate crisis and necessary racial justice movement. We have always been a nation of competing ideas, traditions, and politics. Out of that competition and struggle we have always found a way to move forward. It's time for America to do what we have done before - come together to address our biggest challenges. Onward!"