In an interview aired on Thursday's episode of CNN's "The Lead," Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, addressed questions about her policy changes, emphasizing that her "values have not changed." She also mentioned that the Inflation Reduction Act reflects the principles of the Green New Deal.
During the interview, CNN host and Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash asked Harris about her policy shifts, inquiring whether these changes were due to increased experience, new information, or her presidential campaign in a Democratic primary. Bash also questioned whether voters could trust that her current positions would remain consistent in the future.
Harris responded, "Dana, I believe the most important aspect of my policy decisions is that my values have not changed. Regarding the Green New Deal, I have always believed in addressing the climate crisis as an urgent issue, using specific metrics and deadlines. We applied this approach in the Inflation Reduction Act by setting clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with my unwavering commitment to this value. Similarly, my stance on border security has remained consistent. During my two terms as California's attorney general, I focused on prosecuting transnational criminal organizations and upholding laws against the illegal trafficking of guns, drugs, and people across our borders. My values have not changed