Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 22, 2024

For the people. Those three words define the role of a prosecutor. To serve not only our clients in the courtroom, but our community and our country. To give people a sense of security and safeguard the principles that hold our nation together. To stand up to abusers and bullies and stand up for the voiceless and the vulnerable.

In other words, exactly what Kamala Harris has done her whole life. When she was DA, mothers of children who'd been murdered, whose cases had gone cold, would come to her office saying, “I'll only speak to Kamala.” Because they knew she would listen. Because they knew she would help them find justice. And she did. That's the Kamala Harris I know.

A few weeks ago in Massachusetts, I watched a little girl meet the vice president. Her eyes were so wide, as open as the future. Kamala asked her about the summer, her basketball camp, and what position she likes to play. The little girl said to her, “Anything but defense.” Kamala put her hand on her shoulder and replied, “Me, too. I love offense.”

That's what it means to be for the people. Kamala Harris fights for all Americans. She stays on offense and she wins. And I know that she'll fight with the same passion, the same determination as president of the United States. I can't wait to see her prosecute the case against Donald Trump on the debate stage in September.

We face a stark choice in this election. A felon and con man, or a dedicated prosecutor. The contrast between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is clear. He obstructs justice. She upholds it. He swindles people. She serves them. He thinks he's above the law. She actually understands the law.

That's what this election comes down to. One candidate who's out for himself. Or Kamala Harris for the people.

It's a battle for the future of our nation. And tonight we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Kamala Harris should be—she must be—the next president of the United States. Thank you.

PBS NewsHour. “Gov. Maura Healy speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4.” YouTube video, 3:24. Aug. 22, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7sOLCbIKZA