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U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention, saying Hillary Clinton would be the right person to succeed him as commander in chief, in Philadelphia, Pa., July 27, 2016. (A. Shaker/VOA)
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention, saying Hillary Clinton would be the right person to succeed him as commander in chief, in Philadelphia, Pa., July 27, 2016. (A. Shaker/VOA)
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LIVE BLOG: Obama, Kaine, Biden Make the Case for Hillary Clinton as President

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The theme for the third day of the Democratic National Convention is "Working Together." Previous speakers included Vice President Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg.

Jackson immediately says, "Tonight, I stand proudly in support of the next President of the United States, Hillary Clinton. And let me also congratulate Bernie Sanders for energizing this campaign season with ideas and hope."

Rev. Jesse Jackson congratulates Bernie Sanders on energizing the campaign
Rev. Jesse Jackson congratulates Bernie Sanders on energizing the campaign

Jackson is reciting a prayer with the refrain, "It's healing time. It's hope time. It's Hillary time."

He's getting the crowd excited; they're now chanting with him.

Throughout Jackson's speech, he intones "Hillary can be trusted" when reciting what she will do as president.

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