U.S. Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Closes DNC
Kamala Harris accepts the U.S. Democratic Party's nomination for president and urges Americans to choose "freedom and fairness" on the final day of the DNC.
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00:00U.S. Democrats descended on Chicago with a new presidential ticket and a new confidence.
00:08The four-day Democratic National Convention wrapping up with a speech from incumbent Vice
00:12President Kamala Harris, formally accepting the party's nomination for president.
00:18I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations.
00:27A president who leads and listens, who is realistic, practical, and has common sense,
00:38and always fights for the American people.
00:44From the courthouse to the White House, that has been my life's work.
00:51Harris first appeared at the convention on day one, specifically to thank President Joe
00:56Biden for his leadership.
00:59Just a month ago, he was running for re-election and set to be the party's nominee.
01:05But facing fears he wasn't fit to serve another four years, there was a historic switch in
01:09the Democratic ticket, and the torch was passed to Harris.
01:14After a tearful introduction from his daughter, Biden addressed the roaring crowd, listing
01:19his presidency's achievements and praising his intended successor.
01:23Studies show the major bills we have passed actually delivered more to red states than
01:29blue, because the job of the president is to deliver to all of America.
01:39Because of you, and I'm not exaggerating, because of you, we've had one of the most
01:45extraordinary four years of progress ever.
01:48Period.
01:49And when I say we, I mean come on and be.
01:59The outgoing leader becoming emotional as he received a four-and-a-half-minute standing
02:03ovation.
02:10Supporters basked in the four-day event's electric atmosphere, with star-studded performances
02:16and appearances from the likes of television hosts Oprah Winfrey, Little John, John Legend,
02:21Pink and Stevie Wonder.
02:28Also present to endorse Harris' candidacy, prominent Democrats including Hillary Clinton,
02:34the first woman chosen as a presidential nominee, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former
02:39US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
02:43Many taking aim at Republican candidate Donald Trump.
02:47We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos.
02:54Speakers used the event as a platform to promote party policy, including defending abortion
02:59laws, preventing gun violence, the expansion of health care access, raising the minimum
03:04wage and lowering the cost of education.
03:07When we Democrats talk about freedom, we mean the freedom to make a better life for yourself
03:13and the people that you love.
03:15Freedom to make your own health care decisions.
03:23And yeah, your kids' freedom to go to school without worrying about being shot dead in
03:29the hall.
03:33Outside the convention venue, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators urged the government
03:38to do more internationally and end the war in Gaza.
03:42Their calls not unheard and acknowledged by many inside the arena.
03:48The enthusiasm and determination to lead from what they're calling a place of renewed hope
03:53palpable as the Democrats end this historic convention.
03:58With the race remaining tight and only 73 days left until the elections, the tens of
04:04thousands here eager to do what they can to put their nominees at the country's helm.
04:10I'm Dolphine Chen and Rosie Greninger for Taiwan Plus.