On Thursday, August 22, in Chicago, Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for the upcoming November presidential election. With her acceptance came a promise to act on behalf of all Americans.
Addressing thousands of enthusiastic delegates, the 59-year-old vice president pledged to be a president for everyone, charting a path filled with determination and purpose.
In an authoritative and at times fiery speech, Kamala Harris laid out her international policies, tackling one of the most pressing issues — the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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She promised self-determination for Palestinians and committed to working with President Biden to end the war. “It is time to make a deal to free the hostages and establish a ceasefire,” she declared. The urgency to address this crisis was evident as she highlighted the ongoing negotiations in Cairo.
The vice president also emphasized her administration’s solid stance on Ukraine. While the speech focused more on Gaza, her approach to international relations indicates a broader perspective on managing global conflicts and fostering peace.
Harris’s stance underscores her commitment to maintaining global stability and supporting allies abroad.
Kamala Harris did not neglect domestic policy, with immigration being a pivotal point of her agenda. In her speech, she expressed a vision for an inclusive America that upholds the dignity and aspirations of all individuals within its borders.
Tackling the complexities of immigration, Harris aims to forge a path that encapsulates fairness and opportunity for all.
Kamala Harris’ full comments on Gaza and Israel at the #DNC: pic.twitter.com/L1KlXCaMz2
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 23, 2024
Kamala Harris also said she would stand “firmly with Ukraine and our NATO allies” and would not “make friends with dictators” if elected president, in a direct attack on Donald Trump.
“I will not be friends with tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong Un, who support Trump, because they know he is easy to manipulate with flattery and favours, they know he will not hold autocrats accountable because he wants to be an autocrat himself,” she told the audience at the Democratic convention.
VP Harris: “I will not cozy up to tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong Un who are rooting for Trump. Because they know he's easy to manipulate with flattery and favors…because he wants to be an autocrat himself”
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 23, 2024
Finally, she again promised to reform the United States’ “broken immigration system,” seizing on one of the most explosive presidential campaign issues.
“I know we can live up to our proud heritage as a nation of immigrants and reform our broken immigration system,” she said, vowing to enact a bill that had bipartisan support but that she blames her Republican rival for scuttling. “I refuse to play politics with our security,” she said.
