CHICAGO, Aug 23 (Bernama-dpa) -- US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has vowed to be a president for all Americans as she formally accepted her party's nomination on Thursday, reported German news agency dpa.
"I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations. A president who leads and listens. Who is realistic. Practical. And has common sense. And always fights for the American people," she said on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
"With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past. A chance to chart a new way forward," Harris said.
"I love our country with all my heart. Everywhere I go, in everyone I meet, I see a nation ready to move forward. Ready for the next step, in the incredible journey that is America," she said.
"I see an America where we hold fast to the fearless belief that built our nation. That inspired the world. That here, in this country, anything is possible. Nothing is out of reach."
Harris, who only entered the race a month ago after President Joe Biden dropped his bid, will now go up against Republican Donald Trump for the presidency in the November 5 election.
Harris' vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, gave Wednesday's keynote address. He praised Harris as "tough" and said she would "fight for your freedom to live the life you want to lead."
--BERNAMA-dpa
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