Former U.S. President Bill Clinton takes the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.
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Former President Bill Clinton told the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, “In 2024, we have a clear choice: ‘We The People’ versus ‘Me, Myself, and I.’ “
“I know which one I like better for our country,” Clinton said.
“Kamala Harris will solve problems, seize opportunities, ease our fears, and make sure that every American can chase their dreams,” said the former president, who served two terms in the White House until January 2001.
“Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race with the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will, and yes — the sheer joy — to do that on good and bad days. To be our voice,” he said.
Clinton’s wife, Hillary Clinton, lost the 2016 election to former President Donald Trump, the current Republican presidential nominee.
Clinton made a pointed joke at Trump’s expense at the start of his speech.
Now, let’s cut to the chase: The stakes are too high and I’m too old to gild the lily,” Clinton said. “I actually turned 78 two days ago. And I’m still not quite as old as Donald Trump.”
NBC News reported that Clinton tore up the prior draft of his speech Monday after seeing the first night of the convention
A Clinton aide said that Clinton was moved by the energy and enthusiasm on display in Chicago and wanted to reflect that in a revised speech that he delivered Wednesday.
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