Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker gave a time-to-get-serious speech to Democrats in New Hampshire on Sunday.  Here are some highlights, then you can watch the full speech below.

“Stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t know how to organize a group chat.

It’s time to stop ignoring the hypocrisy in wearing a big gold cross while announcing the defunding of children’s cancer research.

And time to stop thinking we can reason or negotiate with a madman.

Time to stop apologizing when we were NOT wrong. Time to stop surrendering, when we need to fight.”

Despair is an indulgence that we cannot afford in the times upon which history turns.

Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now.

Tonight, I’m telling you what I’m willing to do…is fight—for our democracy, for our liberty, for the opportunity for all our people to live lives that are meaningful and free. And I see around me tonight a roomful of people who are ready to do the same.”

“So I have one question for all of you, are you ready for the fight?”