Excerpts from Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ speech to East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, Sunday afternoon …

“I have spoken to state and local officials, both Republicans and Democrats to let them know we will be with you every step of the way as you recover (from Hurricane Helene). Because at times like these we stand together as one nation. That is who we are. …

“I’m going to tell ya, it’s going to be a tight race, ‘till the very end. And we are running as the underdog, so we have some hard work ahead of us, but we like hard work. Hard work is good work, and with your help, in 23 days, we will win.”

[CROWD CHANTS: “We will win! We will win!”]

“This election really is about two very different visions for our nation. One, his, focused on the past, the other, mine, focused on the future. … 

“And here’s the thing, North Carolina, he’s not being transparent with voters. He’s not being transparent. So, check this out. He refuses to release his medical records. I’ve done it. Every other presidential candidate in the modern era has done it. …

“He’s unwilling to do a 60 Minutes interview. Like every other major party candidate has done for half a century. He is unwilling to meet for a second debate. And here’s the thing; it makes you wonder. It makes you wonder. Why does his staff want him to hide away? Are they afraid that people see that he is too weak and unstable to lead  America?”