WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3

WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., spoke on the Democratic Nationwide Conference in Chicago on Wednesday, an evening centered on combating “for our freedoms,” from democracy to reproductive rights and extra.

Watch Pelosi’s remarks within the participant above.

Pelosi hailed Vice President Kamala Harris’ fights for reproductive rights and operating mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s dedication to voting for the Reasonably priced Care Act 14 years in the past.

Pelosi additionally recalled the Capitol rebel on Jan. 6, 2021, saying former President Donald Trump “assaulted democracy,” although she didn’t point out him by identify.

“The parable of Jan. sixth reminds us that our democracy is just as robust because the braveness and dedication of these entrusted with its care,” Pelosi mentioned. “And we should select leaders who consider in free and honest elections who respect the peaceable switch of energy.”

Later within the night, Walz will formally settle for the vice presidential nomination, a day earlier than Harris takes the stage because the official nominee.