Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, giving a full-throated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
"There is always a choice," said Clinton. "Do we push forward or pull back? Come together as “We The People” or split into us versus them? That’s the choice we face in this election."
Clinton, who was the first woman to be nominated by the Democratic Party for president, ran a bruising campaign in 2016 that ended with a narrow Electoral College loss to former President Donald Trump.
"Kamala has the character, experience, and vision to lead us forward," said Clinton. "I know her heart and her integrity. We both got our start as young lawyers helping children who were abused or neglected. That kind of work changes you. Those kids stay with you. Kamala carries with her the hopes of every child she protected, every family she helped, every community she served."
Clinton proceeded to contrast Harris' record with that of Trump.
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"The Constitution says the president’s job is to ‘take care that the laws be faithfully executed.’ Those are the words of our founders. ‘Take care,’" Clinton continued. "Just look at the candidates. Kamala cares about kids, families, and America. Donald only cares about himself.
"On her first day in court, Kamala said five words that still guide her: ‘Kamala Harris, for the people."That is something Donald Trump will never understand."
