"But I'll have to be honest with you, what struck me everywhere I went -- without exception, people really wanted the same basic things out of an American life. And I wanna be clear, when I say "basic things", I mean things like meaningful work, safe neighborhoods, good schools, affordable quality healthcare. But I also mean something more. It became clear to me, people want security. And I mean that broadly; they wanna feel like their life is built on a solid foundation that won't collapse under them if the wind blows the wrong way or something happens. People want an opportunity where they feel like they can get ahead, not just settling to get by. And they really are concerned about giving their kids a chance to get ahead. And I think, most of all (and you saw it, in a very deep way), people want freedom. To live their lives the way they want to live them. It's not the way-- Maybe their neighbors wouldn't want them to live the same way, but the freedom is supposed to be everybody's birthright! Not because of how much money you had, or where your family came from, no matter who you love or how you prayed... or what you think about the issues of the day are."
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From Walz's concession remarks in Minnesota (November 8, 2024)
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Tim Walz
Timothy James Walz (born April 6, 1964) is an American politician, veteran, and former educator serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he was Kamala Harris' running mate and the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election.
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