DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris says she will 'fight for America's future'

Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 11:30 PM EDT

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.

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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 11:05 PM EDT

    Harris vows to sign border bill that Trump derailed

    Harris turned to the issue of immigration talking about the need to come up with legislation to properly secure the border.

    On Thursday, Trump was at the border and slammed her for what he called failed policies.

    Harris reminded that Congress was close to bringing a bipartisan bill that was backed by border patrol agents and others. She vowed to revive that bill.

    "I refuse to play politics with our security, and here is my pledge to you as president, I will bring back the bipartisan border security bill that he killed, and I will sign it into law," she said.

    "I will bring back the bipartisan border security bill that he killed, and I will sign it into law," she said.
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    Harris at the DNC vows to sign border bill that Trump derailed

    "I will bring back the bipartisan border security bill that he killed, and I will sign it into law," she said.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 11:03 PM EDT

    Harris talking about one of her strongest issues: reproductive rights

    Harris struggled to find her role in the first few years of the Biden administration, but began to shine when talking about the fight for reproductive rights after the fall of Roe v. Wade.

    "Let's be clear about how we got here, Donald Trump hand picked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom, and now he brags about it," she said.

    She then turned her ire to Republicans in Congress.

    "Why exactly is it that they don't trust women?" she said. "Well, we trust women."

    "Donald Trump hand picked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom, and now he brags about it," she said
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    Harris at the DNC: Trump, others are 'out of their minds' on reproductive rights

    "Donald Trump hand picked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom, and now he brags about it," she said
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    Aug 22, 2024, 10:59 PM EDT

    Harris' family, running mate watch her speak

    Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, seated with his children and Harris' sister Maya, was seen wiping his eyes after Harris walked out to the lectern. He was the first person to receive a shout-out from the vice president, who remarked on their 10th wedding anniversary.

    Her running mate, Tim Walz, was also looking on with emotion as she took the stage.

    First Gentalman Doug Emhoff during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    PHOTO: Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gestures to Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris as she speaks on stage during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
    Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gestures to Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as she speaks on stage during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 10:59 PM EDT

    Harris warns of dangers under 'Project 2025'

    Harris discussed the controversial "Project 2025" conservative policy proposals contending that would mean "Donald Trump with no guardrails."

    "He would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security, but to serve the only client he has ever had: himself," she said.

    "Its sum total is to pull our country back to the past," Harris said of "Project 2025. "But America, we are not going back."

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