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March 19, 2021

Deb Haaland Sworn In as Interior Secretary, Becomes First Native American Cabinet Member
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Deb Haaland was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday as
secretary of the interior - the first-ever Native American cabinet
secretary. Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo Tribe, wore a
traditional ribbon skirt and moccasins for the occasion.

Vice President Kamala Harris: "So help me God."

Rep. Deb Haaland: "So help me God."

Vice President Kamala Harris: "Congratulations, Madam Secretary!
Congratulations! Congratulations!"

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland: "Thank you."

Vice President Kamala Harris: "History is being made yet again."



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