DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris makes her case for the presidency -- 'fight for America's future'
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.
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'Listen to President Reagan': Leon Panetta
While making the case for Harris as commander-in-chief, Leon Panetta, the Secretary of Defense under former President Barack Obama, said Trump will "abandon our allies and isolate America."
"Listen to President Reagan," Panetta said. "Isolationism never was and never will be an acceptable response to tyrannical governments."
In drawing a comparison between the two candidates, he said, "Trump tells tyrants like Putin they can do whatever the hell they want. Kamala Harris tells tyrants the hell you can. Not on my watch."
He drew the largest applause when he said that the role of the U.S. military is to defend us from foreign enemies and "sure as hell isn't to put immigrants in camps."
Ruben Gallego brings out veterans, torches Trump
Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Iraq war veteran, brought on stage Democratic veterans serving their county and in elected offices at every level.
"These veterans represent the best of our country," he said. "We stand united as veterans, Democrats and patriots to fight for everyone who serves."
"But politicians like Donald Trump. They don't stand with us," he said. "They call patriots like Sen. McCain 'losers.' John McCain was an American hero. Show some respect."
Gallego is running for Senate in Arizona against Trump-ally Kari Lake.
Harris' motorcade arrives at United Center
The vice president’s motorcade arrived at the United Center at 9:48 p.m. ET, according to the press pool.
Prime-time spot for Panetta
Another sign of how Democrats are trying to turn patriotism and national security arguments on their head, is the prime-time speaking spot for Leon Panetta -- telling the story about giving the order that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
-ABC News' Rick Klein