San Francisco: Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the spotlight this week with her first major speech since the November election, declaring, "Always remember, this country is ours. It belongs to we the people". Speaking at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America in San Francisco on April 30, Harris delivered her first major speech since leaving the White House.
Harris is rumored to be considering a run for California governor in 2026 or possibly another presidential bid in 2028. She has kept a low profile since leaving the White House in January after her defeat in the presidential elections.
The address took place in the historic Palace Hotel's ornate ballroom, featuring gleaming chandeliers and gold trim. "I'm not here tonight to offer all the answers," Harris said. "But I am here to say this: You are not alone, and we are all in this together."
She cautioned that conditions might deteriorate before improving, but assured, "We are ready for it. The one check, the one balance, the one power that must not fail is the voice of the people," she said. Concluding her speech, Harris declared, "Always remember this country is ours. It doesn't belong to whoever is in the White House. It belongs to you. It belongs to us. It belongs to 'we the people'."
