He should be president , a night a lifetime in the making. He takes the stage tonight at 77, the oldest nominee in american history. His first run for president in 1987 undone by charges of plagiarism. In 2008, eclipsed by the star power of Hillary Clinton and barack obama. And four years ago it appears his political career was over when clinton won the nomination with the quiet help of president obama. But the shocking win of donald trump in 2016 made this nomination possible. Hell argue tonight, joe biden, that it makes his election necessary. Speaker after speaker at this convention made the case that President Trump is not up to the job, that he plunged the nation into crisis and poses a danger to our democracy. Most by barack obama, an attack by a president on a sitting president. That case being made by the member of the greatest generation, 92yearold ed wood. I have been a republican since 1960s. Im a member of the nra, and i voted for trump. I think trump has been the worst pre
Americas idea, an idea stronger than any army, bigger than any ocean, more powerful than any dictator or tyrant. It gives hope. In this nation, we believe in honesty, decency, treating everyone with respect, giving everyone a fair shot. Leaving nobody behind. Giving hate no safe harbor. Leading by the power of our example, not by the example of our power. Thats allowed us to stand as a beacon to the world. Being part of something bigger than ourselves. Its a code. Its a uniquely american code. The most powerful idea in the history of the world. The american creed, that were all created equal. I think beats in the heart of the people of this country. This Time Next Year, i hope the virus is in check and the american spirit is unleashed, and that were not fearing, but hoping again. Unity in our country. This is what i hope to see next year. I hope weve chosen community over chaos, weve chosen unity over division, and weve chosen love over hate. I believe that america will have faced its
Paycheck and its about your its about respect. Its about you placing the community, its about saying hey, its going to be okay. And mean it. Ive never forgotten those lessons. Thats why my economic plan is all about jobs. Dignity, respect, and community. Together, we can and rebuild our country and when we do, will not country and when we do, we will not only build back, will build back better. With modern roads, bridges, broadband, ports, airports, a new foundation for Economic Growth with transports, clean water, to every community. Y. 5 million new manufacturing and Technology Jobs of the future is made in america. The Health Care System in all its premiums, deductibles, drug prices, by building on the Affordable Care act he is trying to rip away. In the Education System that trains are people for the best jobs of the 21st century is not a single thing American Workers can do. The cost does not prevent young people from going to college and student that doesnt crush them when they g
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