Moore detailed the phone call he had with Harris that day who assured him that "we are here with you every step of the way."
"While many said it could take 11 months to reopen the Port of Baltimore, we got it done in 11 weeks," Moore told the Chicago crowd. "You never learn anything about anybody when times are easy. You learn everything you need to know about somebody when times are hard and when the temperature gets turned up. And America, I saw that Kamala Harris is the right one to lead in this moment firsthand."
Watch Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's full 2024 DNC Speech
The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.
What to know about about Wes Moore
Who he is: Wes Moore is the governor of Maryland. He was first elected in 2022, becoming Maryland's first Black governor, as well as the third African American governor of any state.
What role he plays: A U.S. Army veteran himself, Moore is poised to appeal to certain groups who haven’t been engaged with Democrats, including veterans, Black men, and younger voters.
Key quote: "It's the legacy of those six workers who fixed potholes on a bridge while we slept, who were born in a different country, but who knew that America was big enough for them too."
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
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