Chicago, IL — In a highly anticipated appearance at the Democratic National Convention, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a powerful and stirring speech that left the crowd on its feet, applauding her vision and resolve. Clinton, the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party, used the occasion to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris, whom she endorsed as the Democratic candidate for president in the upcoming election.
Clinton began her address by praising President Joe Biden for his leadership, calling him “democracy’s champion” and expressing gratitude for his service to the nation. The former secretary of state then turned her attention to the significance of the moment, reflecting on the long struggle for women’s rights and the historic opportunity that lies ahead with Kamala Harris at the forefront.
“Something is happening in America,” Clinton declared. “We are writing a new chapter in America’s story.”
Clinton invoked the memories of pioneering women, from her mother’s generation to the trailblazing congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, to emphasize the ongoing fight for equality and justice. She passionately advocated for issues such as reproductive health care, affordable childcare, and economic opportunities, urging the crowd to “keep going” in the face of adversity.
The speech took a sharp turn as Clinton contrasted Kamala Harris’s character and leadership with that of former President Donald Trump, whom she criticized for his legal troubles and selfishness. Clinton asserted that Harris would fight to protect democracy, lower costs for families, and restore abortion rights nationwide.
“This is our time, America,” Clinton proclaimed, calling on supporters to unite and work harder than ever to secure victory in the upcoming election. “The future is here. It’s in our grasp. Let’s go win it.”
