My wife and i, 31 years ago, began our business. Honestly, over all of these years, we had faced some adversity and challenges, but to be honest, nothing like we are today. We have literally had to reinvent our business several times since the beginning of the year just to stay afloat. We our revenue, for example, is off about 40 . We have half of the employees that we had precovid. And our customers are a little scared, our employees are sometimes afraid to come to work because of the covid. And to be honest with you, i am just frustrated. I dont understand how we got here. We are the greatest nation in the world. And it just seems to me that, maybe if we just came together on this one issue alone, maybe , as americans and being united, we can overcome it. Yeah. Thank you, scott, for sharing your story. I am sure many Small Business owners feel the same way that you are feeling now. We wish you the best for your business and, of course, for your family. Now i would like to turn to mar
Americans affected by andd19, the economy, Racial Discrimination address the 2020 Democratic National convention. This 40 minute portion includes remarks by Small Business owners, Domestic Violence survivors, climate activists, and gun violence prevention advocates. Many of you know, Small Businesses employ half of all u. S. Workers. Tonight, we have scott. Scott, you are a Small Business owner from pennsylvania. Small businesses have been hit so hard in this crisis. So many Small Businesses. How are you doing . How are you managing . Well, its been rough. Rough is the nice word to say it. My wife and i, 31 years ago, began our business, and quite honestly, over all of these years, we had faced some adversity and challenges, but to be honest, nothing like we are today. We have literally had to reinvent our business several times since the beginning of the year. Just to stay afloat. And we our revenue, for example, is off about 40 . We have half of the employees that we had precovid. An
We fight for a more perfect union, because we are fighting for the soul of this country and for our lives. And right now, that fight israel. Is real. We must come together to defeat donald trump and select as biden and Kamala Harris our next president and Vice President. Donald trump is the worst president for our country. He is clearly in over his head. He is simply that she simply cannot be who we need him to be for us he simply cannot be who we need him to be for us. It is what it is. Carry on the fight for justice. Our action will be their legacy. We just need leadership to bring us back together, to recover from this pandemic and prepare for whatever else is next. Leadership to reimagine what our nation will be. That is joe. [laughter] the next president , right here. He was there for me, he will be there for you, too. Joe biden is a man of proven courage. This year, for the first time, the rollcall is heading out to all 57 states and territories. I am pleased to announce that Vic
Convention. We also heard speeches by senators cory booker, tammany duckworth and former south bend, indiana, mayor pete buge gig. 40tham hereby calling the session to order. Welcome to this final session of this historic and memorable convention. The 40th National Convention to order 48th National Convention to order. Every year, every four years we have come we come together to reform our democracy. We say we fight for a more Perfect Union because were fighting for the soul of the country and for our lives. Right now that fight is real. As as our next president and Vice President. Donald trump is the worst donald trump is the wrong president for our country. He has had more than enough time to prove he can do the job. He has is over his head. He simpe need him to be for us. It is what it is. Carry on the fight for justice. Our action will be their legacy. We just need leadership to bring us back together, to recover from this pandemic and prepare for whatever else is next. Leadership
Americas abe idea. An idea stronger than any army. Bigger than any ocean. More powerful than any dictator or tyrant. It gives hope. This nation, we believe in honesty, decency, treating everyone with respect, giving everyone a fair shot. Leaving nobody behind, giving hate no safe harbor, leading by the power of our example not by the example of our power. Thats allowed us to stand as a beacon to the world, being part of something bigger than ourselves. Its a code, a uniquely american code, the most powerful idea in the history of the world. The american creed that were all created equal. I think beats in the heart of the people of this country. This Time Next Year, i hope the virus is in check and the american spirit is unleashed and that were not fearing but hoping again. Unity in our country. This is what i hope to see next year. I hope weve chosen community over chaos, weve chosen unity over division, and weve chosen love over hate. I believe that america will have faced its darkest