Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips formally launched his presidential campaign on Oct. 27 and filed to run in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary, kicking off his long-shot challenge to President Joe Biden.
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00:00 I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.
00:07 [applause]
00:12 The America that I love and the America that I know all of you love.
00:16 The America that has shared refuge and has shared liberty and has shared opportunity with so many millions,
00:24 but is yet to fulfill its great promise to millions more.
00:29 I am running for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States
00:33 because, my friends, it is time for a change.
00:36 And I am ready to lead our great nation to a secure and a more prosperous future.
00:42 I do so not in opposition to President Biden, who has my affection and my gratitude,
00:49 rather with two core convictions.
00:52 That I, in the Democratic candidate, who can win, who can win the 2024 election.
01:00 [applause]
01:02 And second, it is time for the torch to be passed to a new generation of American leaders,
01:08 right here, all around the country, and all around the world.
01:12 Together, America, because I know and you know if we effect change, our best days are yet to come.
01:20 So I say our time is now, and I say, and let's say it all together, what's my slogan?
01:27 One, two, three, everyone's invited.
01:31 I love you, America. Thank you, and let's get to work.
01:34 [applause]