Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle, Madison, WI
October 31, 2024
16:55 PM
Vice President Harris: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m here today to talk about the importance of protecting and expanding the right to vote, particularly in light of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
We have come a long way in the fight for voting rights in America. From the suffragettes to the civil rights movement, people have fought for the right to have their voices heard at the ballot box. But we still have work to do.
Today, we are seeing a concerted effort to restrict access to the ballot, particularly for communities of color. We are seeing laws passed that make it harder to register to vote, harder to cast a ballot, and harder to count every vote.
This is not just about making it difficult for people to vote. It is about silencing our voices and undermining our democracy.
We cannot let that happen. We must fight to protect and expand the right to vote. We must make sure that every eligible American has the opportunity to participate in our democracy.
There are a number of things we can do to protect voting rights. We can pass laws that make it easier to register to vote, easier to cast a ballot, and easier to count every vote. We can support organizations that are working to protect voting rights. And we can make sure that we are doing everything we can to get out the vote in the upcoming election.
The stakes have never been higher. We must make sure that everyone has the right to vote and that every vote is counted.
Thank you.
Question: Vice President Harris, what is your message to those who are trying to restrict access to the ballot?
Vice President Harris: My message is simple: you will not succeed. We will not let you silence our voices. We will not let you undermine our democracy. We will fight for the right to vote, and we will win.
Question: Vice President Harris, what are some specific things that Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration can do to protect voting rights?
Vice President Harris: Congress can pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore the Voting Rights Act to its full strength and protect voters from discrimination. The Biden-Harris Administration can use its executive authority to make it easier to register to vote, easier to cast a ballot, and easier to count every vote. We can also support organizations that are working to protect voting rights.
Question: Vice President Harris, what can we as individuals do to protect voting rights?
Vice President Harris: You can register to vote and make sure your friends and family are registered. You can volunteer for organizations that are working to protect voting rights. And you can make sure that you are doing everything you can to get out the vote in the upcoming election.
Thank you, everyone.
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Madison, WI
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