Here is an excerpt of Big Mike's acceptance speech:
“I feel like Al Pacino in Godfather 3. (laugh) ‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.’ Believe me, I tried to get away from politics. That’s Barack’s deal. I’ve never liked politics. Everyone knows that. I have a great life. I don’t need politics. I was traveling the world. I have my daughters. I have my dear friends. I have Bruce Springsteen. (laugh)
And I have Barack. We waited our whole marriage for this moment. No more politics. No more late night calls. No more campaigning. The girls are out of the house. We have freedom. We are alone. This is ‘our time.’
I tried to get away…but they’ve pulled me back in. (laugh)
We cannot allow Donald Trump to step foot in the White House every again. (applause). Because it’s OUR house. (applause/standing ovation).
So, I’m back! (wild applause) Because my country is more important than my life. I’m willing to give up everything…sacrifice my happiness…my family…my time with Barack…
I’m willing to give it all up to save my country…to protect black Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, “DACA dreamers,” gay Americans, trans Americans, and the women of America… (applause). We have come too far to give it all back. I won’t. We won’t. We can’t.
"I won’t let this happen. I can’t let this happen. WE won’t let it happen. (crowd standing and screaming). I accept your nomination for President of these United States. (standing ovation and insane decibels of applause and cheering).
Now let’s go to work! This is our country now and we will not go backwards…we will not go quietly…we’re not going to let you take it from us.”
God bless America and God bless the Democrat Party.”