Lieu is a Major in the United States Air Force Reserve, took his time at the podium to praise Vice President Kamala Harris' fight for affordable housing when she was Attorney General in California.
The Democratic National Committee convention in Chicago ends Thursday night with Harris scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.
Watch Rep. Ted Lieu's full DNC convention appearance here
Who is he : Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) represents California's 36th Congressional District.
What role he plays: Rep. Lieu co-authored the Article of Impeachment and served as an Impeachment Manager for the second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, according to the House .
Key quote: "It shouldn't be this hard in America," he said "And President Kamala Harris will make sure its not."
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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