Day Three of the Democratic National Convention…Tim Walz’s Acceptance Speech as Vice Presidential Candidate

Host) ‘live broadcast, this is Washington.’ Special Democratic National Convention, let us first summarize what happened on the 21st, the third day of the National Convention. Reporter Kim Jeong-woo, As the Democratic National Convention enters its third day on the 21st, it is gradually reaching its climax. There was an important speech at the event on this day (the 21st), right?

Narrator) That’s right. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, finally came out and gave his acceptance speech. His wife, Gwen Walz, appeared on the podium with a video introduction explaining it. Candidate Walz began his speech by saying that it was the honor of a lifetime to accept the vice presidential nomination. He then explained the environment in which he grew up.

Host) Candidate Walz grew up in Nebraska, right?

Narrator) Yes. Candidate Walz said he grew up in a small town of 400 residents, where none of the 24 high school students went to Yale University.

Host) Isn’t Yale University related to Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate?

Narrator) That’s right. Candidate Vance grew up in a difficult environment, but became a hot topic by going to Yale University, the most prestigious university in the United States. However, candidate Walz emphasized that he was a normal person by referring to Yale University, where candidate Vance studied. He went on to describe a career that led to service in the Army National Guard, high school football coach, US Congressman, and governor of Minnesota. Meanwhile, his accomplishments while governor included tax cuts for the middle class, the introduction of paid family and medical leave, and lower prescription drug prices.

Host) The American media said that the Democratic Party is emphasizing ‘freedom’ at this convention. Candidate Walz often mentioned ‘freedom’ in his speeches, right?

Narrator) Yes. First, he explained the meaning of freedom as defined by the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Let’s listen to candidate Walz.

[녹취: 팀 월즈 후보] “When Republicans use the word freedom, they mean the government should be free to raid your doctor’s office. Free corporation to pollute your air and water. And banks are free to take advantage of customers. But when we Democrats talk about freedom, we mean the freedom to make a better life for yourself and the people you love. Freedom to make your own health care decisions.”

Narrator) Yes. “When Republicans use the word freedom, they mean the government should be free to raid your doctor’s office. “It means companies are free to pollute the air and water, and banks are free to profit from their customers,” said candidate Walz. In contrast, the freedom that Democrats talk about “means the freedom to create a better life for yourself and your loved ones, the freedom to make your own health care decisions to do, and the freedom for your children to go to school without fear. ” he explained.

Host) Candidate Walz mentioned a school shooting.

Narrator) Yes. In his speech on the 21st, candidate Walz said that he is a hunter who owns a gun and that he is a better hunter than any Republican member of Congress. He said he recognizes the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees gun ownership, but he believes the first responsibility is to keep children safe.

Host) Candidate Walz mentioned ‘health care’ in addition to guns Does this include issues related to female reproduction such as abortion?

Narrator) That’s right. Candidate Walz made a special reference to his experience undergoing infertility treatment with Gwen Walz. He said that he had a daughter after going through a difficult process of infertility, and that he named the child ‘Hope’.

Host) What did candidate Walz say about former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, in his speech?

Narrator) Yes. Candidate Walz warned that if candidate Trump returns to the White House, he will raise the cost of living for the middle class and repeal the Affordable Care Act, Social Security, and Medicare. Medicare is a medical insurance system for the elderly and disabled. He also said that, with or without Congress, he would ban abortion across the United States, an agenda that no one asked for and that would benefit no one but the rich and against. He then confirmed that he was ready to move on to a new chapter. Let’s listen to candidate Walz.

[녹취: 팀 월즈 후보] “Leaders don’t spend all day insulting people and blaming others. Leaders do the work. So I don’t know about you. I’m ready to turn the page on these people. So go ahead, say it with me. We have something better to offer the people of America.

Narrator) Yes. Leaders do not spend their days insulting or criticizing others. He then emphasized, “I’m ready to turn the page on these guys,” and “we won’t back down.” “We have something better to offer the American people,” Walz said, “It starts with our candidate, Kamala Harris.”

Host) Was the director that candidate Walz mentioned earlier targeting candidate Trump?

Narrator) That’s right. On the other hand, Vice President Harris will stand up and fight to cut taxes, stand up to Big Pharma, make it easier for people to buy a home and give people the freedom to live the life they want. consumption, Walz said.

Host) At the end of his speech on this day (the 21st), candidate Walz explained what needs to be done to the presidential election by comparing it to a football game.

Narrator) Yes. Candidate Walz compared the current situation to the fourth quarter, the last quarter of a football game. He explained that although they were losing by a narrow margin, they were now being attacked with the ball in hand. Football is played in four quarters. Candidate Walz then explained that he has created a good team with Vice President Harris, who is strong, experienced and prepared. The next thing we do is go one inch at a time, one yard at a time, make one phone call, knock on one door, and ask for donations of $5 at a time.

Host) Are you saying we should call voters or go straight to their homes and knock on their doors to ask for their support?

Narrator) That’s right. Candidate Walz then urged us to keep moving forward, saying that there are 76 days left until the presidential election, which is nothing, and that we will have a lot of time to sleep when we die. He also ended his speech by chanting with the audience, “As the next US president always says, if we win, we win. ”

Host) Before candidate Walz gave his speech, heavy figures stood on the podium, right?

Narrator) Yes. Former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appeared as speakers. Former President Clinton showed his unique sense of humor in his speech. Let’s hear what he had to say.

[녹취: 빌 클린턴 전 대통령] “Two days ago, I turned 78. The oldest person in my family for four generations. And the only personal thing I want to say is that I’m still younger than Donald Trump.”

Narrator) Yes. He turned 78 two days ago, and is the oldest in his family by four generations. “The only thing I want to say is that I’m younger than Donald Trump,” he said. This statement refers to candidate Trump, who was the age of President Joe Biden. question, by comparing him to his own age. Former President Clinton emphasized that Vice President Harris is the only candidate who has the vision, experience, temperament, and the real joy of doing something.

Host) But on this day (the 21st), a very attractive speaker made an amazing appearance at the event, right?

Narrator) That’s right. Oprah Winfrey, a famous talk show host, stood at the podium. Winfrey praised Vice President Harris as the vivacious daughter of two immigrants, and spoke about the need to protect abortion rights.

Host) Was there anything else that caught your attention at the event on this day (the 21st)?

Narrator) Yes. On this day, Benjamin Ingman, one of the students taught by candidate Walz, appeared as a speaker. However, during the speech, at Mr. Ingman’s signal, 15 men came to the podium. These were all Walls’ candidates. Many of them were wearing school football team uniforms. Although they did not make speeches, each showed their support for Walz’s claim in their own way. Meanwhile, an American family held hostage by Hamas, a Palestinian armed group designated as a terrorist group by the United States, came out and gave a speech.

Host) Opinions are divided among supporters of the Democratic Party regarding the war in Gaza, but the hostile family appeared at the event on this day (the 21st)?

Narrator) That’s right. They are John and Rachel, the parents of Hershey Goldberg-Pauline, one of the Americans who was taken hostage. The two expressed their pain by saying that their son was taken prisoner without his left arm, and that they have been living on another planet ever since.

Host) Inside the place, the host family stood on the podium, but there was a protest outside, right?

Narrator) Yes. On this day (the 21st), there was a large protest outside the conference center against the war in Gaza. Many people were arrested by the police during the protests.

Host) Now, the Democratic National Convention ends on the 22nd.

Narrator) That’s right. Many of the media are describing the last day of the national convention as the ‘coronation’ day of Vice President Harris. The convention ends with Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech for the presidency.

Host) Yes. So far, we have summarized the content of the third day of the Democratic National Convention as a special feature.