FULL SPEECH: Tim Walz talks background, freedoms under Harris during keynote DNC address

"We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when you're dead," Walz said to cheers during his speech. "We’re gonna leave it all on the field. That’s how we’ll keep moving forward."
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[shinkanada]

Here, a Japanese. No
intention to intervene your politics. But I must tell him I am deeply moved by his speech. I have not heard this kind of civilized message from America for a prolonged period. Thank you. I am a son of a public school teacher. My uncle was a public school teacher. Both of my sister and a sister in law were public school teachers.
Never underestimate public school teachers also in Japan.

[LH-fpkr]

I am crying and screaming with joy. Wonderful man, excellent leader, America is returning...with dignity and honour, no more disgrace, crime, greed and shame of the MAGA/GOP....only pride and joy of a great nation.
FINALLY LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL 💙💙💙

[backtothepasture]

You want a meaningful endorsement? A young man with tears running down his face proudly screaming to the millions watching "That's my Dad!!!"

[hughjorg]

KAMALA said yesterday, "the high food prices at the stores are the result of price gouging by the big grocery stores." 💙. WALMART announced today it is lowering prices on 7000 items including groceries!!

[HighwireMarketing]

It is so refreshing to see young kids showing emotion for their parents. I'm bawling watching Gus react to his dad's speech 😭

[mochreag]

“Never underestimate a public school teacher!” that should be a Tshirt slogan and a bumper sticker seen all over America!

[paulbird]

This mans decency casts a great big shadow over Donald Trump's fear, pessimism, hatred, and rascism. "FREEDOM" for all Americans, not just the wealthy. VOTE HARRIS-WALZ 2024..

[senorgato]

Tim Walz is the perfect example of "Don't let my kindness be mistaken for weakness". He is formidable and affable in equal measure.

[RobHollanderMusic]

"Never underestimate a public school teacher" Compare this lovable dad to Weirdo Vance.

[zivaztian]

i love how his kids are so supportive and proud of Coach Walz. I love their empathy and their expression of emotions for their father. Such a loving family.

[mr.lumbergh]

He was the perfect choice.

This makes me hopeful for Kamala, making choices like this this early means she’ll likely make good choices moving forward.

[deblessedone]

Tim Walz is a winner and he will win again. Vote blue up and down the ballot box.

[underthesignofthemoon]

His family is in tears, especially his son!! How precious is that??

[kristivanpernis]

I feel so relieved after listening to Governor Walz!! What an effective communicator, 10 out of 10!! Kamala Harris knew what she was doing when she picked Governor Walz the guy from Nebraska!! He knocked it out of the park!

Every single school teacher, every military member, every coach, mayor, and governor should've be so proud of this Speech tonight. I feel like and competence, decency and normalcy have returned to the US. #HarrisWalz2024

[kayedeedid]

he threw a bit of Truman (hell and damn), a bit of Reagan (football), and a WHOLE lot of "THAT'S MY DAD!!!!" in the ring tonight. Gus and Hope, your dad

[pennyamyot]

Look how proud his children & wife are of VP Tim Walz!

[merrygangemi]

To see the admiration and hope in Walz's children is truly magnificent and moving!!

[ptag]

The sight of Mr WALZ' kids and wife looking at him with emotions is something special and heart-felt. May God Bless this family, Bless Mr WALZ and the work before him. God Bless America through the leadership of Harris/Walz!

[davidleedutton]

He is going to help her win, and he would make a great President. That's all you need right there.

[Hello-its-Me-]

Very moving speech. Well spoken & touched so many people!