Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

September 15, 2021

Congratulations to Governor Gavin Newsom on defeating the recall vote. This vote is a resounding win for the approach that he and I share to beating the pandemic: strong vaccine requirements, strong steps to reopen schools safely, and strong plans to distribute real medicinesânot fake treatmentsâto help those who get sick. The fact that voters in both traditionally Democratic and traditionally Republican parts of the State rejected the recall shows that Americans are unifying behind taking these steps to get the pandemic behind us.

Categories: Statements by the President : Newsom, Gov. Gavin C., recall election victory in California.

Names: Newsom, Gavin C.

Subjects: California : Governor; Diseases : Coronavirus, domestic prevention efforts; Elections : Voter participation.

DCPD Number: DCPD202100754.

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