Teachers and firefighters are paying a higher tax than the richest people in our country. That’s not right.

The proud heritage of Pittsburgh reveals the character of our nation.

I thank you all for inviting me. May God bless you. May God bless the United States of America.

We need to create pathways for people to earn citizenship.

There are people who work at McDonald’s in our country who are trying to raise a family and pay rent on that.

Under my plan, more than 100 million Americans will get a middle-class tax break.

This summer, at the G7, the United States and our partners reached a decision to unlock $50 billion from the proceeds of those frozen assets to put that money to work for Ukraine as it rebuilds and recovers its economy.

As President, I will make the startup deduction 10 times richer, raising it from $5,000 to $50,000.

But my message to you tonight is this: We must never, ever, ever bow, bend, yield, or give up.

We need a comprehensive plan that includes what we need to do to fortify not only our border but also create pathways for people to earn citizenship.

I will challenge the private sector to do more, to lift up workers through equity, profits, and benefits.

Small businesses help drive our economy and create nearly 50% of private sector jobs.

We must also address the rise of violence against innocent Palestinians on the West Bank and set the conditions for a better future, including a two-state solution.

As I said yesterday at the United Nations, I recognize the challenges the world faces: Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, war, hunger, poverty, climate change.

I’ve been working with entrepreneurs and business owners my whole career.

We will take on big pharma and cap the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans.

I believe we need to grow our middle class and make sure our economy works for everyone.

The business leaders who are actually part of the engine of America’s economy agree that people should pay their fair share.