A centerpiece of my campaign has been changing the old way of doing politics in Washington, and creating new ways that divest more power to the people. And I have decided to put that approach into practice in selection of our party's Vice Presidential candidate.
We have had one of the most extraordinary nominating contests in the country. Some 36 million people have turned out for Democratic primaries and caucuses, more than ever before in our country's history. And they have chosen delegates from cities, towns, and rural areas across this land.
I believe that our country, and our party, work best when the people have a chance to exercise their power.
Thus, rather than imposing my own choice on our party, I am asking the 4,233 delegates to our national convention to select the nominee. While this does no represent a direct choice by the voting population, it is the closest alternative to that, as the representatives that they themselves have selected will make the choice.
Their are many fine Democratic leaders that will make a superb Vice President. I look forward to our convention selecting the one they find best and to that person joining the ticket and running with me for the highest offices of our land.
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