Rep. Jasmine Crockett tears up during DNC speech

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett tears up, recounting a "brief but impactful interaction" she had with VP Kamala Harris that gave her "legislative legs."

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[sidneyjdragon]

This is the kind of compassion we need in a leader.

[benettaeutsey]

I’ve watched this clip many times and it has brought me to tears each time! Jasmine Crockett is the TRUTH!! Keep on doing what you’re doing, Congresswoman!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[lmwhatutalkingbout-]

The American people are proud of you too @jasmincrocket!!!

[roberthayes]

We are lucky to have Jasmine!!! Vote 💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲🌊💙🇺🇲

[sandrakindles]

Why did i tear up when Jasmine told that story? It's always good to be around somebody that cares about your feelings. Kamal Harris was that someone when Jasmine needed a shoulder to lean on. We love you Rep. Crockett!!!

[fabiohoyos]

God bless you Jasmine so much hope for humanity

[FeliciaTaylor-ns]

We Love you Jasmine Crockett ❤
Stay honest & true.

[MaryGarnett-mx]

Jasmine is a young black strong intelligent woman. Live her😊

[keshiawoods]

Jasmine is grounded she is so articulate in her words and smart. She is an good example for women letting them know it's okay to be strong and speak up when people are untruthful and just wrong in accordance to the law. Another women who is paying it forward for future generations to come by example for all women. She has proven time and time again it's okay to be human, smart, educated & strong, focused. We love her.❤❤

[carolynturk-huje]

We need more like Jasmine Crockett! She certainly is a blessing and such a knowledgeable force and voice in the House!❤❤

[godblessusall]

So proud that Texas had a moment of clarity and elected Jasmine Crockett!

[myohotim]

God, do I love Jasmine. Watch her. She's going to go far!

[marthahardy]

THANK YOU, MS. CROCKETT FOR LOVE, CARING, AND SHARING ❤❤❤

[timhansen]

Lots of applause. The people must love her..❤

[Ittakesavillagetothrive]

We have such amazing patriots in our House! Rep. Crockett is a rock star!
❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[femineity]

I love, love, LOVE this young woman!! Rep. Jasmine Crockett, YOU ROCK, BabySis!♥️

[simplymynz]

🎉YES REPRESENTIVE JASMINE CROCKETT, YOU ARE RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE! AND YOU ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB AT IT. YOU GO GIRL KEEP ROCKING 👸🏽❤.

[josephinomoore]

It is evident where you are supposed to be and what you are supposed to be doing, so continue doing you. A greater power’s got you.
Continued blessings!

[abigailtolud]

I stayed up to hear jasmine! ERR TIME she do it and I knew this would happen tears and all. When your steps are ordered ‼️‼️‼️‼️ your words hit deep jasmine thank you for sharing!

[Andrews-bu]

As a black man I'm so proud of you 🙏🏽