DNC 2024: Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic party nomination for President | FULL

On Thursday at the Democratic Party's 2024 convention in Chicago, Ill., the current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the party's presidential nomination. In her acceptance speech, Harris emphasized the importance of unity and justice, stating, "In our system of justice, a harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us."

"On behalf of every America, and regardless of party, race, gender or the language your grandmother speaks, on behalf of my mother and everyone who has ever set out on their own, unlikely journey on behalf of Americans like the people I grew up with, people who work hard, chase their dreams and look out for one another, on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on earth. I accept your nomination to be president of the United States of America," she said.

Harris criticized former President Donald Trump, saying, "In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences, but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious."

Regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Harris stated that President Biden and herself are working tirelessly to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire. She affirmed that she “…will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself. And I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself, because the people of Israel must never again face the horror that a terrorist organization called Hamas caused on Oct. 7."

Harris concluded her speech with a message from her mother, stating, "my mother had another lesson she used to teach. Never let anyone tell you who you are. You show them who you are. America, let us show each other and the world who we are and what we stand for."

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