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Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Jul 21, 2024, 4:19 PM EDT

Harris thanks Biden for leadership, putting country first

ABC News’ Mary Bruce and Jon Karl discuss the statement released by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Harris says she's ‘honored to have the president’s endorsement’

ABC News’ Mary Bruce and Jon Karl discuss the statement released by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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In a statement announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Kamala Harris thanked President Joe Biden for his "extraordinary leadership."

"I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country. His remarkable legacy of accomplishment is unmatched in modern American history, surpassing the legacy of many Presidents who have served two terms in office," Harris said.

"With this selfless and patriotic act, President Biden is doing what he has done throughout his life of service: putting the American people and our country above everything else," Harris said.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi applaud as President Joe Biden delivers his first State of the Union address in Washington, Mar. 1, 2022.
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Biden endorsed Harris after announcing his exit on Sunday, saying choosing her as his running mate in 2020 was the "best decision I've ever made."

"Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda," Harris said.

Jul 21, 2024, 4:17 PM EDT

Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney calls Biden’s decision 'courageous'

In a post on X, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney -- a Republican and frequent critic of former President Donald Trump -- praised Biden’s decision to leave the race as "courageous."

"The framers of our Constitution knew that our republic would endure only if our presidents have the character and honor to put duty ahead of self interest," Cheney wrote. "President Biden deserves our gratitude for his decades of service to our nation and for his courageous decision today."

Jul 21, 2024, 4:15 PM EDT

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen weighs in on Biden's exit from 2024 race

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, from the key battleground state of Nevada, shared a statement on President Biden departing from the 2024 election on Sunday.

“President Biden has served our country in public office with dignity and integrity for decades," Rosen said, adding, "I thank President Biden for his leadership and respect his decision not to seek reelection."

"There is still a lot more work to do on behalf of Nevadans to lower costs, create more opportunity, and defend our fundamental freedoms," Rosen said.

Rosen noticeably did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in her statement Sunday.

Jul 21, 2024, 4:06 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris says she intends to seek nomination for president

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced she intends to run for president in 2024, hours after President Joe Biden said he will be dropping out of the race.

"I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination," Harris said in a statement Sunday.

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor swears in Vice President-elect Kamala Harris during the Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington
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"We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win," Harris said