Crowley’s full closing comments, accepting the Democratic nomination at the Sherman Phoenix in Milwaukee this morning:

"Because what we do, it isn’t just about winning elections. It's about improving the lives of our neighbors. Because we know the most patriotic thing that we can do as Wisconsinites, as Americans, is to see those who disagree with us as human beings — deserving the same rights and the same opportunities as everyone else.

Instead of fearing those we cannot understand, and letting that fear divide us, patriotism is going to work to see the humanity in all of our neighbors. It is our work that puts our future generations first and prioritizes progress for all of us.

So today, we begin a new chapter. Today, we get back to work. We’ll knock on more doors. We’ll have more conversations. 
We’ll welcome Democrats, Republicans, independents, and every Wisconsinite who believes in democracy, who believes in opportunity, in moving our entire state forward.

Together, we will build the broad coalition that this moment absolutely demands. Together, we will reject division. Together, we will reject extremism. Together, we will make history and write the next chapter of Wisconsin’s story — one built on opportunity, compassion, hard work, and hope. And together, we will defeat Tom Tiffany.

Thank you so much. Thank you to the people who knocked on doors. Thank you to every single corner of this great state. Because Wisconsin, we’ve got work to do. God bless you all, and thank you for being here. God bless you."