U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Wednesday welcoming President Joseph R. Biden to St. Croix:
“Today, it is with immense pride and profound gratitude that we welcome President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the beautiful island of St. Croix. Their visit marks a significant and proud moment not only for the residents of St. Croix but for the entire U.S. Virgin Islands community. The President’s choice of our island as his retreat for some well-deserved downtime speaks volumes about the unique charm and warmth that St. Croix offers. We are always thankful for President Biden’s support and commitment to our islands, and it is an honor to host him and the First Lady. Their presence here reinforces the strong bond between our U.S. Virgin Islands and the rest of the United States, and we are delighted to share the best of our culture, hospitality, and natural beauty with them.”
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