'Trump will never understand': Hillary Clinton takes dig at foe as she cheers on Harris
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, giving a full-throated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
"There is always a choice," said Clinton. "Do we push forward or pull back? Come together as “We The People” or split into us versus them? That’s the choice we face in this election."
Clinton, who was the first woman to be nominated by the Democratic Party for president, ran a bruising campaign in 2016 that ended with a narrow Electoral College loss to former President Donald Trump.
"Kamala has the character, experience, and vision to lead us forward," said Clinton. "I know her heart and her integrity. We both got our start as young lawyers helping children who were abused or neglected. That kind of work changes you. Those kids stay with you. Kamala carries with her the hopes of every child she protected, every family she helped, every community she served."
Clinton proceeded to contrast Harris' record with that of Trump.
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"The Constitution says the president’s job is to ‘take care that the laws be faithfully executed.’ Those are the words of our founders. ‘Take care,’" Clinton continued. "Just look at the candidates. Kamala cares about kids, families, and America. Donald only cares about himself."
"On her first day in court, Kamala said five words that still guide her: ‘Kamala Harris, for the people.' That is something Donald Trump will never understand."
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A technician adjusts a solar-powered security camera tower outside McCormick Place in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2024. McCormick Place is hosting many of the daytime events associated with the Democratic National Convention. (Dave Levinthal / 
A fleet of tow trucks stand at the ready outside security barriers at Chicago’s United Center for the Democratic National Convention. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
A half-dozen Chicago Police officers stand watch outside the Ashland "L" Train station on Aug. 18, 2024, near the United Center, where the Democratic National Committee's evening events are being conducted. (Dave Levinthal / Raw Story)
Snowplows are being deployed as extra layers of security across Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
Chicago Police officers fill up their motorcycles during their patrol Sunday afternoon. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
A Cook County, Ill., bomb squad truck is parked outside McCormick Place in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2024. McCormick Place is hosting many of the daytime events associated with the Democratic National Convention. (Dave Levinthal / Raw Story) 
A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System decontamination truck from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency drives around the perimeter of McCormick Place in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2024. McCormick Place is hosting many of the daytime events associated with the Democratic National Convention. (Dave Levinthal / Raw Story)
Federal agents running a security checkpoint near the United Center on the afternoon of Aug. 18, 2024. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
United States Capitol Police patrol the streets around the United Center Sunday. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
A law enforcement helicopter circles the area around Chicago’s United Center Sunday evening ahead of the Democratic National Convention. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
Chicago snowplow turned security barrier. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)
Local and national law enforcement officials and security contractors setting up concrete and steel barriers downtown Chicago at 2 am Sunday morning. (Matt Laslo / Raw Story)