A former Speaker of the United States (US) House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has described President Joe Biden as one of the most consequential presidents of America.
Pelosi said America was fortunate to have a Commander-in-Chief who understood America’s values and led the country to the world stage.
Naija News reports that the 52nd Speaker of the US House stated this on Wednesday in her farewell speech to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they round off their tenure on January 20th.
The former Speaker commended the 46th President of the US for his leadership role in uniting Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members.
“President Joe Biden is one of the most consequential presidents in American history.
“With the wisdom and magnificent leadership of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, our nation has been graced by four historic years of progress, hope and unity for American families.
“With deep experience and with global relationships that are rivaled by none, President Biden has masterfully led America on the world stage.
“Under President Biden’s visionary leadership, America has been unequivocal in our commitment to defending Democracy here at home and around the world – and our NATO alliance is stronger and more unified than ever.
“America was fortunate to have a strong, steady, wise commander-in-chief honoring and promoting American values in the global arena.
“President Biden and Vice President Harris, with the partnership of Democrats in Congress, have built a towering legacy of extraordinary achievement for the American people,” she said.
Mrs. Pelosi further lauded the Biden administration’s effort to revive America after the Coronavirus pandemic.
She added that his policies targeted American middle-class families and life easy for citizens of the United States.
“They pulled our nation from the depths of the pandemic and ignited the strongest economic recovery in the world with our American Rescue Plan.
“They seized a once-in-a-century chance to rebuild our nation while investing in our middle class with our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“With our CHIPS and Science Act, they declared America’s economic independence: powering a manufacturing boom, driving decades of scientific discovery and creating good-paying jobs across the country.
“They enacted America’s first major gun violence prevention legislation in nearly three decades with our Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and took a monumental step toward fully honoring the service and sacrifice of our heroes in uniform with our PACT Act.
“With our Inflation Reduction Act, they honored our moral responsibility to save the planet while bringing down costs for working families by lowering prescription drug prices and energy bills.
“And our Respect for Marriage Act was a triumph of love, liberty and justice for all.
“President Biden and Vice President Harris have earned their place in the pantheon of American democracy.
“Every American can be proud of the leadership and dignity they brought to the White House – and tonight, we again saw President Biden’s great respect for America’s remarkable history.
“With love and gratitude, I salute President Biden and Vice President Harris for always believing in the possibilities of America and building a stronger and fairer future for all of America’s families,” Pelosi added.