Vice Presidential Pool Reports of October 5, 2023

VP travel pool #1: arrival in SF

Hi all, rookie pooler here, reporting from SF

VP and the Second Gentleman landed at the San Francisco International Airport at 11:55 a.m. They flew with Reps. Barbara Lee, Jared Huffman, Eric Swalwell, Adam Schiff, Scott Peters and former Rep. Jane Harman.

They were greeted by Sen. Alex Padilla, his wife Angela and Sen. Laphonza Butler.

As they landed, skies were clear.

VP travel pool #2: additions to arrival

In addition to those mentioned in last pool report Congressman Kevin Mullen greeted VP and other passengers when they landed.

Rep. Maxine Waters was also on the plane with the VP.

VP travel pool #3: arrival at City Hall

Motorcade arrived at SF City Hall at 12:34 p.m.

VP travel pool #4: scene at City Hall

White chairs are set up outside of SF City Hall for the memorial, though most people are standing up and mingling. A large screen is showing photos of Dianne Feinstein.

VP travel pool #5:

Memorial began at 1:20 p.m.

Harris is sitting near the podium in front of City Hall alongside Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and Eileen Mariano as SF Mayor London Breed begins with remarks.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is sitting in the audience near the Second Gentleman.

VP travel pool #6: remarks

The VP began her remarks at 1:40 and spoke for 10 minutes.

During her speech, just as other speakers have had to do, Harris had to pause as the Blue Angels loudly flew over City Hall.

"Dianne Feinstein was an icon of California. She was an American patriot, a giant of the Senate, and a dear friend to Doug and me. She was also a student of history, a gifted—and I will add, very generous—artist"

"She was recognized around the world as a leader, a standard-bearer of America and of American values."

"Of course to Katherine and Eileen, she held perhaps the most important titles of all — mother and grandmother."

"As a public servant, Dianne had the courage to take on many tough fights, even when she was faced with fierce opposition or political peril, and especially when it was in defense of the Constitution and the security of the American people."

Harris said some of her fondest moments with Feinstein were working with her in a secure room in the U.S. Senate where the Senate Intelligence Committee would meet.

Harris reminisced to the time when California became the first state to elect two female senators in 1992. Harris had been a prosecutor in Alameda County at the time.

VP travel pool # : memorial end

The memorial ended at 2:23 p.m. The VP shook hands with Dianne Feinstein's granddaughter, Eileen Mariano, and was seen speaking with her at the end of the memorial. They both headed inside City Hall with the rest of the memorial speakers.

VP travel pool #8: motorcade leaves

The VP's motorcade departed from SF City Hall at 2:34 p.m.

Final pool report