Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivered a speech accepting her nomination in Chicago on Thursday.
America, the path that led me here in recent weeks, was no doubt… unexpected.I miss her every day. Especially now. And I know she’s looking down tonight.
Growing up, we moved a lot. I will always remember that big Mayflower truck packed with all our belongings.My early memories of my parents together are joyful ones. A home filled with laughter and music. Aretha. Coltrane. And Miles. My mother worked long hours. And, like many working parents, she leaned on a trusted circle to help raise us.
Every day in the courtroom, I stood proudly before a judge and said five words: “Kamala Harris, for the People.” With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past.I know there are people of various political view watching tonight. And I want you to know: I promise to be a President for all Americans.To hold sacred America’s fundamental principles. From the rule of law. To free and fair elections. To the peaceful transfer of power. I will be a President who unites us around our highest aspirations.
Consider not only the chaos and calamity when he was in office, but also the gravity of what has happened, since he lost the last election. Donald Trump tried to throw away your votes. And consider what he intends to do if we give him power again. Consider his explicit intent to set free the violent extremists who assaulted those law enforcement officers at the Capitol.His explicit intent to deploy our active-duty military against our own citizens.
Because we know a strong middle class has alway been critical to America’s success. And building that middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency.The middle class is where I come from. My mother kept a strict budget. We lived within our means. Yet, we wanted for little. We will provide access to capital for small business owners, entrepreneurs and founders. We will end America’s housing shortage and protect Social Security and Medicare.He doesn’t actually fight for the middle class. Instead, he fights for himself and his billionaire friends. He will give them another round of tax breaks that will add $5 trillion to the national debt.
And let me be clear. After decades in law enforcement, I know the importance of safety and security, especially at our border. As Vice President, I have confronted threats to our security, negotiated with foreign leaders, strengthened our alliances and engaged with our brave troops overseas. Trump, on the other hand, threatened to abandon NATO. He encouraged Putin to invade our allies. Said Russia could — quote — “do whatever the hell they want.”
And know this: I will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend our forces and our interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists.
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