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'Joe, a chara': President Higgins offers 'heartfelt congratulations' to Biden

'Joe, a chara': President Higgins offers 'heartfelt congratulations' to Biden — Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Picture: Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021 - 19:21

Steve Neville

President Michael D Higgins has written to Joe Biden to congratulate him on assuming office.

Mr Biden and Kamala Harris were inaugurated in Washington this afternoon as the new US President and Vice President.

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