Vice President Kamala Harris got a bit blunt while giving advice to young people of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

While discussing how to break down barriers, she told attendees at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Legislative Leadership Summit, We have to know that sometimes people will open the door for you and leave it open. Sometimes they wont, and then you need to kick that fucking door down.

As cheers erupted from the audience, she added, Excuse my language.

To the crowds delight, actor and comic Jimmy O. Yang, who was moderating, told everyone, We gotta make T-shirts with that saying!

Harris comments came while celebrating Mays Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, giving her an opportunity to speak about becoming a first in several areas.

When she was inaugurated in early 2021, the California-born politician became the countrys first female vice president, as well as the first Black and first Asian American person to serve in that office.