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Harris thanks Biden for his 'historic leadership'

Vice-President Kamala Harris made a surprise - and brief - appearance on the convention stage on Monday night.

Speaking ahead of Joe Biden's address to the Democratic National Convention, she thanked him for his "historic leadership".

20 August 2024

US election 2024

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