# Kamala Harris in Phoenix, AZ | 10.31.24 Auto-transcribed by https://aliceapp.ai on Friday, 01 Nov 2024. Synced media and text playback available on this page: https://aliceapp.ai/recordings/HUK3QCqFDT9hoxBGb5a8_nMritpgwZEl * Words : 2,653 * Duration : 00:24:40 * Recorded on : Unknown date * Uploaded on : 2024-11-01 04:13:19 UTC * At : Unknown location * Using : Uploaded to aliceapp.ai ## Speakers: * Kamala Harris - 100.0% ---------------------------- Kamala Harris [00:00:00] Uh, hello, Arizona. Kamala Harris [00:00:09] Hi, everyone. Kamala Harris [00:00:24] Thank you all. Thank you. Okay, we have work to do. Thank you. Thank you. Kamala Harris [00:00:32] Can we hear it for Ruben Gallego? Kamala Harris [00:00:39] And I've known Ruben a long time. And of course, Arizona knows him so well. He is a veteran of the Marine Corps, a proven leader, a, uh, champion for all of Arizona. And please send him to the United States Senate. Kamala Harris [00:00:57] So it's so good to be back in Arizona and Phoenix. Are, ah, we ready to do this? Kamala Harris [00:01:05] Are we ready to vote? Kamala Harris [00:01:09] Are we ready to win? Kamala Harris [00:01:14] Oh, it's good to be back and to be with so many incredible leaders. I love you back. Kamala Harris [00:01:22] I want to thank, uh, Governor Hobbs, uh, Senator Kelly, Gabby Giffords, Mayors Gallego, Romero, and Giles. Ambassador Jeff Flake. I am so grateful to all of you for your support and to all the tribal leaders, the elected leaders, community leaders here today. I thank you. Kamala Harris [00:01:50] And, uh, let's hear it again for Los Tigres del Norte. Kamala Harris [00:02:00] Okay, Work to do. So Arizona, tomorrow, Friday, November. By the way, happy Halloween. Kamala Harris [00:02:12] So tomorrow, Friday, November 1, is the last day to vote early in person. And if you are voting by mail and still have your ballot, please take it to any Dropbox in your county or any voting location by 7pm on Tuesday, November 5th. And you can go to iwillvote.com to get all the information you need. Kamala Harris [00:02:34] And to all the leaders here, please help spread the word on that. Kamala Harris [00:02:41] Okay? And we need you to vote Arizona, because we have five days left. Five days left in one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. And we have work to do. But we like hard work. Kamala Harris [00:03:04] Hard work is good work. Hard work is joyful work. And make no mistake, we will win. We will win. We will win. Kamala Harris [00:03:21] We will win. And we will win because we know that. It's very clear to all of us here, when you know what you stand for, you know what to fight for. Kamala Harris [00:03:37] And we love our country. And we love our country. And we know in this election, we have an opportunity to turn the page on a decade of Donald Trump trying to keep us divided and afraid of each other. We're done with that. We're exhausted with that. Kamala Harris [00:04:02] And we know. And we know that's who he is. But Phoenix, that is not who we are. That is not who we are. Kamala Harris [00:04:14] And it is time for a new generation of leadership in America. Kamala Harris [00:04:24] And I am ready to offer that leadership as the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris [00:04:39] In Arizona, many of you know me. I'm not afraid of tough fights. For decades, I was a prosecutor. I was the top Law enforcement officer of the biggest state in our country. And I have won fights. Kamala Harris [00:04:53] I won fights against the big banks that ripped off homeowners, against for profit colleges that scammed veterans and students, against predators who abused women and children. Kamala Harris [00:05:08] And we are fighting for democracy. Kamala Harris [00:05:17] And that's all right. That's all right. Democracy can be complicated. But we believe in democracy and the right of everyone to have their voices heard. Kamala Harris [00:05:32] It's all right. And I have fought for many who have harmed other human beings. I have fought against the cartels that trafficked in guns, drugs and human beings. And it is my pledge to you that if you give me the chance to fight on your behalf as president, there is nothing in the world that will stand in my way. Kamala Harris [00:06:03] And look, we all know who Donald Trump is. This is not. Kamala Harris [00:06:10] Because here's the thing. We all know he is not someone who is thinking about how to make your life better. This is someone who is unstable, obsessed with revenge, consumed with grievance, and out for unchecked power. And in less than 90 days, it will either be him or me in the Oval Office. Kamala Harris [00:06:43] Yes, we're going to get this done. Kamala Harris [00:06:52] And I thank you. I, uh, thank you. And here's the thing, because we're really clear and we can all picture it, we can picture the Oval Office, right? And if he is elected, on day one, Donald Trump would walk into that office with an enemies list. On day one, when I am elected, I will walk in with a to do list. Kamala Harris [00:07:21] And on top of my list is bringing down Si se puede. Si se puede. Kamala Harris [00:07:40] Yes. Kamala Harris [00:07:43] And on top of my list, in that spirit, is bringing down your cost of living. It's an issue that we need to address. And it will be my focus every single day as president. I will give a middle class tax cut to over 100 million Americans. I will enact. Kamala Harris [00:08:04] I will enact the first ever federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries. Kamala Harris [00:08:14] I will fight to make sure that hardworking Americans can actually afford a place to live. Kamala Harris [00:08:24] And if you are caring for an elderly parent. Look, I took care of my mother when she was sick. If you are taking care of an elderly parent, I understand what you are experiencing. And my plan will cover the cost of care under Medicare for the seniors in your life who need help and support. Kamala Harris [00:08:51] Because so much of my plan for me is about the dignity that all people deserve. Which is why my plan includes lowering the cost of childcare, cutting taxes for small businesses, and lowering health care costs. Do we have small businesses in the House? Kamala Harris [00:09:18] I will focus on healthcare, because this is where I come from. I believe access to healthcare should be a right and not just a privilege of those who can afford it. Kamala Harris [00:09:33] On the other hand, Donald Trump's answer to the. Hey, guys, you know what? Here's the thing. Let's talk for a moment about Gaza. We all want this war to end and get the hostages out. Kamala Harris [00:09:49] And I will work on it full time when I am elected president, as I've been, and I have yours. Kamala Harris [00:10:09] So there's a contrast in this election on so many issues, including our plans for America's economy. Donald Trump's answer to the financial pressures you face is the same as the last time. Another trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires and the biggest corporations. And this time, he will pay for it. And this time, his Plan is a 20% national sales tax on everything you buy that is imported clothes, food, toys, cell phones. Kamala Harris [00:10:45] A, uh, Trump sales tax, according to the Economist, would cost the average American family an additional $4,000 a year. Kamala Harris [00:10:57] And on top of that, Donald Trump still wants to get rid of the Affordable Care act, also known as Obamacare. And he has a powerful friend in Congress, the Speaker of the House, who recently said, if Trump wins, there will be, quote, no Obamacare, which would throw. Understand the meaning of that. It would throw millions of Americans off of their health insurance and take us back to the time, which we remember, when insurance companies could deny people with preexisting conditions. Kamala Harris [00:11:38] Well, we are not going back. Kamala Harris [00:11:42] We are not going back. We're not going back. Not going back. We're not going back. We're not going back. Kamala Harris [00:11:56] And we are not going back, because ours is a fight for the future, and it is a fight for freedom. Kamala Harris [00:12:09] Like the fundamental freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body and not have her government tell her what to do. Kamala Harris [00:12:27] And remember how we got here. Donald Trump hand selected three members of the United States Supreme Court with the intention that they would undo the protections of Roe v. Wade. And they did as he intended. And now, in America, one in three women lives in a state with a Trump abortion ban, many with no exceptions, even for rape and incest, which is immoral. Kamala Harris [00:12:54] And Donald, um, Trump's not done. Did everyone hear what he just said yesterday? That he will do what he wants? Quote, and here's where I'm going to quote, whether the women like it or not. Kamala Harris [00:13:18] And, uh, we must vote, because this is the thing. You know, there's a saying that you got to listen to people when they tell you who you are, who they are, and this is not the first time he has told us who he is. He does not believe women should have the agency and authority to make decisions about their own bodies. Kamala Harris [00:13:42] This is the same man who said women should be punished for their choices. He simply does not respect the freedom of women or the intellectual intelligence of women to know what's in their own best interest and make decisions accordingly. Kamala Harris [00:14:04] But we trust women. We trust women. Kamala Harris [00:14:13] Which is why, yes, we will vote. Because we also understand, if he was elected, he has been pretty clear in his behavior and his deeds. He will ban abortion nationwide. He will restrict access to birth control, put IVF treatments at risk, and force states to monitor women's pregnancies. And you don't have to take my word for it. Kamala Harris [00:14:38] Just Google Project 2025, read the plans for yourself. And I think everyone here knows that we can agree. One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree. The government shouldn't be telling her what to do. Not the government. Kamala Harris [00:15:03] Not the government. Kamala Harris [00:15:08] So, Arizona, to protect your right to make your own healthcare decisions, I would recommend you vote yes on Proposition139 and make sure you vote up and down the ballot to truly protect that right. And it is my pledge to you when Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom, as President of the United States, I will proudly sign it into law. Kamala Harris [00:15:42] Proudly. Kamala Harris [00:15:48] So, Arizona, I'm here to ask for your vote, which I would be so honored to have. And here is my pledge to you as president. I pledge to you to seek common ground and common sense solutions to the challenges you face. Kamala Harris [00:16:14] I will tell you I am not looking to score political points. I am looking to make progress. I pledge to you to listen to experts, to listen to those who will be impacted by the decisions I make. And I pledge to you to listen to people who disagree with me. And unlike Donald Trump, I don't believe that people who disagree with me are the enemy. Kamala Harris [00:16:43] He wants to put them in jail. I'll give them a seat at the table because that's how a democracy m works and that's how real leaders work. Kamala Harris [00:17:06] And I pledge to you to always put country above party and above self and to be a president for all Americans. Kamala Harris [00:17:19] That is my sincere pledge to you. And so, Phoenix, with five days left in this campaign, my opponent is also making his closing argument to America. And you've probably seen a bit of it. It is an argument that is full of hate and division. He insults Latinos, scapegoats, immigrants. Kamala Harris [00:17:43] And it's not just what he says, it's what he will do. If elected, you can be sure he will bring back family separation policies only on a much greater scale than last time. And it is time then, to turn the page on Donald Trump. We are done with that. Kamala Harris [00:18:10] So, five days out, and it all comes down to this. We are here together. And you all have taken time. Out of all the demands on your life and your busy schedules, you have taken the time to be here. Because I know we all love our country. Kamala Harris [00:18:29] We love our country. We love our country. Kamala Harris [00:18:36] And when you love something, you fight for it. You fight for it. Kamala Harris [00:18:46] Yes. Kamala Harris [00:18:50] Yes. Kamala Harris [00:18:55] And with that spirit, and with this spirit, we know that one of the highest forms of patriotism, the love that we have for our country, is to then fight for its ideals and to fight to realize the promise of America. That's what this is about. And I have always believed in our nation's promise because I have lived it. Kamala Harris [00:19:21] I grew up as a child of the Civil Rights movement. My parents would take me to marches when I was in a stroller. Kamala Harris [00:19:29] And people during that time would come together from every walk of life, together from every background, every race, and come together to fight for freedom and opportunity. Growing up. When I was growing up, I saw how hard my mother worked to give her two daughters the same chances our country gave her. And I was blessed to have family by blood and to have family by love. Kamala Harris [00:20:02] Who instilled. Kamala Harris [00:20:05] Who instilled in me the values of community and compassion and faith. I've spent my life fighting for people who have been hurt and counted out, but never stopped believing that anything in our country is possible. I have lived the promise of America. And today I see the promise of America in everyone here, in all of you. Kamala Harris [00:20:39] I see the promise of America in the women who refuse to accept a future without reproductive freedom and the men who support them. Kamala Harris [00:20:55] In the fathers and mothers who work hard every day for their children's future. Kamala Harris [00:21:03] In Rep. Republicans who have never voted for a Democrat before, but put the Constitution of the United States before party. Kamala Harris [00:21:17] And I see the promise of America in all the young leaders who are voting for the first time. Where are you? Let me see you. Kamala Harris [00:21:29] And I love, um, this generation of leaders. You are rightly. Kamala Harris [00:21:38] I mean, you guys are rightly impatient for change. Kamala Harris [00:21:44] And you are determined to live free from gun violence, to tackle the climate crisis, to shape the world you inherit. Kamala Harris [00:21:58] And for our young leaders, here's the thing. None of this is theoretical for them. It's not political for you all, uh, it is your lived experience. And I see you, and I see your incredible power, and I am so proud of you. So can we hear it for the first time, voters who are here? Kamala Harris [00:22:30] Although, why aren't you guys in class? It's okay. Kamala Harris [00:22:37] So, Arizona, we have five days to get this done, and no one can sit on the sidelines. Let's spend the next five days so that when we look back on these five days, we'll know we did everything we could. So let's knock on doors, let's text and call voters. Let's reach out to family and friends and neighbors and co workers and classmates. Kamala Harris [00:23:01] And as we do here is my request. Kamala Harris [00:23:05] Let us please be intentional about building community. Let us be intentional about building coalitions. You know, there's been so much about these last several years that is making people feel alone, making people point their fingers at each other as though we're not all in this together. So let's approach this with the spirit that is about bringing folks back together and reminding everyone the vast majority of us have so much more in common than what separates us. Kamala Harris [00:23:40] So let's approach, approach it that way. Kamala Harris [00:23:45] We will be the stronger for it. Kamala Harris [00:23:50] And always remember, your vote is your voice and your voice is your power. Kamala Harris [00:24:03] So, Arizona, today I ask you, are you ready to make your voices heard? Kamala Harris [00:24:12] Do we believe in freedom? Do we believe in opportunity? Do we believe in the promise of America? And are we ready to fight for it? And when we fight, we win. Kamala Harris [00:24:34] God bless you and God bless the United States of America.