Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.
The moment that millions around the country have been waiting for took place Thursday at the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for the presidency.
Harris took the stage to a roaring standing ovation and soon set her agenda in a rousing speech.
Whether it was immigration, reproductive rights or foreign security, the vice president showcased a sharp contrast in policies to former President Donald Trump.
Harris's speech was preceded by a who's who of leaders from both sides of the aisle who all made the case that she is the best person to be the nation's leader.
Harris accepted the party's nomination behalf of the American people.
"With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward," she said.
"My mother was a brilliant, five foot tall, brown woman with an accent," Harris said. "And as the eldest child, I saw how the world would sometimes treat her. But my mother never lost her cool. She was tough, courageous, a trailblazer in the fight for women's health, and she taught Maya and me a lesson that Michelle mentioned the other night: She taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."
Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra at the DNC
"That was my mother -- and she also taught us, and 'never do anything half-a--ed.' And that is a direct quote."
from the time she stepped foot on stage to being able to begin her speech in earnest, three minutes passed as the crowd cheered her on.
Harris takes the DNC stage to a standing ovation
"Let's get to business," she said at one point, laughing and thanking the audience.
Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.
"I love you so very much," she said.
Kamala Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary at the DNC
