Pelosi: "Harris, a Leader with Conviction... We Must Choose a Leader Who Respects the Transfer of Power"

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Speech Supporting Harris

"I know her (Vice President Kamala Harris) well. She is a person with deep conviction and a spirit of service." Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized that Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, is qualified to be president and encouraged supporters to vote.

On the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on the 21st (local time), former Speaker Pelosi highlighted President Joe Biden's achievements and Vice President Harris's qualifications, saying, "With the emergence of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, we have established one of the most successful presidents in modern times."

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She said, "I have personally known Kamala Harris for decades," and "Her deep conviction is reflected in her care and spirit of service toward the community." She also emphasized, "She is a leader with strength, wisdom, and persuasive policy skills," adding, "Recently, she has been seen fighting for women's rights to choose, winning politically difficult elections, quickly securing the nomination with dignity and grace, and even showing the wit to select Tim Walz as her vice president."

Former Speaker Pelosi also said, "What happened on January 6 reminds us that our democracy is only as strong as the courage and dedication of those who protect it," and "We must choose leaders who believe in free and fair elections and respect peaceful transfers of power." This was a pointed reference to supporters of former President Donald Trump, who raised allegations of election fraud during the 2020 presidential election and stormed the Capitol, threatening democracy.

She did not forget to express gratitude toward President Biden. She highlighted his achievements, saying, "Millions of jobs provided by the Democratic Party, strong rural infrastructure, child tax credits, improved treatment of veterans, climate change measures, and reduced prescription drug costs are thanks to President Biden's patriotic vision of a fair America." Former Speaker Pelosi is also regarded as the figure who prompted President Biden to make the decisive decision to run for president.

The theme of the Democratic National Convention held at the United Center in Chicago is "The Struggle for Freedom." As per convention tradition, the vice presidential candidate's acceptance speech is scheduled during the prime time on the third day.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, will not attend the convention site on this day. It is interpreted as a consideration to allow her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, to receive attention. Earlier, on the first day of the convention on the 19th, Vice President Harris made a surprise appearance at the convention site to pay tribute to President Biden. She is expected to reveal her vision for governance through the presidential acceptance speech on the final day of the convention, the 22nd.

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