On the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Queens congressional representatives took the stage to promote the party to millions of Americans who tuned in. Central Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng , whose speech was originally scheduled for the first night of the convention, focused her time on reproductive rights. And Congressman Thomas Suozzi , who represents the northeastern end of Queens, stayed true to his established points on immigration and border security.
“ We come together to celebrate our candidate, Kamala Harris, who knows America is worth it. Who knows this nation, built by immigrants, is a rare and beautiful thing. Who joyfully accepts the challenge to work across party lines, to secure our border, to treat people like human beings and to move our country forward,” said Suozzi on Wednesday evening.
Among dozens of speakers scheduled for the evening, Suozzi and Meng kept their remarks under three minutes. Within the brief window, they expounded on their family values and contrasted them with Republican policy stances that they say pose a threat. Both representatives were vocal in their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who declared her campaign against former President Donald Trump barely over a month ago.
Both also threw subtle punches at former President Donald Trump, who will be on the ballot again in November. In discussing women’s healthcare, Meng attributed her ability to choose when she started her family to the “gene.