“To protect hard-working Americans
who aren’t always seen or heard,
and deserve a voice.
That is the kind of president I will be.” [1]
Participate with the marginalized
Join with the abandoned
Contribute with the canceled
Share with the alienated
“I will make sure
you have a chance to not just get by,
but get ahead.
Because I believe in honoring the dignity of work.” [2]
Promote contentment
Stimulate satisfaction
Sponsor achievement
Uphold honor
“I will strengthen.
Not surrender.
America’s global leadership.
And I will stand with our friends.” [3]
Accept allies
Stand for democracy
Acknowledge diaspora
Support common good
“I pledge to listen: to experts,
to those, who will be impacted
by the decisions I make,
and to people who disagree with me.” [4]
Hear with open ears
Include the affected
Feel with an open heart
Ameliorate
“I pledge to approach my work
with the joy and optimism
that comes from making a difference
in people’s lives.” [5]
Lift up the beat-down
Engage without pointing fingers
Not going back and moving forward
Embrace and lock arms
“A nation big enough
to encompass all our dreams…
And fearless enough
to imagine a future of possibilities.” [6]
of the people
by the people
for the people
with the people
[1] Kamala Harris Elipse Speech 10/29/24
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid
[5] Ibid
[6] Ibid
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