Biden and Harris to speak marking one year since January 6
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President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks Thursday to mark one year since the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol, according to a schedule released by the White House.
Both have been vocal in rejecting the violence and failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
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