“Happy birthday to a great president,” Biden said, referring to the vice president’s birthday on October 20th. 

The president spoke about Harris during a White House reception for the Diwali holiday. “I know well, celebrating Diwali about a few years, days ago, it was also Kamala’s birthday,” Biden said joking, “She turned 30.”

First Lady Jill Biden was also complimentary of the vice president as she introduced her. 

“Your warmth, wisdom and strength are a beacon to us all,” she said to Harris.

During his speech, President Biden spotted two young children in the audience and invited them to join him on stage.

“You want to come up?” He asked. “You don’t have to but you can.”

He went to the side of the stage and escorted them up to the podium.