Elizabeth Warren urges the 'loyal opposition' to 'stand up to bigotry' in fiery speech
In a passionate speech Thursday to the AFL-CIO, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) vowed to lead the "new era" of the Democratic Party to "stand up to bigotry." Warren acknowledged "millions of people in this country are worried" and "they are right to be," but emphasized the importance of fighting back "against attacks on Latinos, African Americans, women, Muslims, immigrants, disabled Americans — on anyone."
Warren did not once mention Hillary Clinton, for whom she campaigned during the general election, instead attacking President-elect Donald Trump and his "toxic stew of hatred and fear." "As the loyal opposition we will fight harder, we will fight longer and we will fight more passionately than ever for the rights of every human being in this country to be treated with respect and dignity," she said.
However, Warren reiterated her promise Wednesday to work with Trump on economic issues. "When President-elect Trump wants to take on these issues, when his goal is to increase the economic security of middle class families, then count me in," the senator said. "I will put aside our differences and I will work with him to accomplish that goal."
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