1 00:00:08,199 --> 00:00:10,199 -Time goes by so fast. 2 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:12,160 [ Cheering ] 3 00:00:12,169 --> 00:00:14,070 -We did it, Joe. 4 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:16,190 -The people of this nation 5 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:16,190 have spoken. 6 00:00:16,199 --> 00:00:18,070 -But on the other hand, 7 00:00:18,079 --> 00:00:22,010 some times just don't seem 8 00:00:18,079 --> 00:00:22,010 to go fast enough. 9 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:24,170 -We need to bend the curve. 10 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:24,170 -200,000 dead. 11 00:00:24,179 --> 00:00:27,160 -This year has had millions 12 00:00:24,179 --> 00:00:27,160 on the edge of their seats, 13 00:00:27,170 --> 00:00:30,050 braced for impact, 14 00:00:27,170 --> 00:00:30,050 seat belts fastened up. 15 00:00:30,050 --> 00:00:33,049 No need for a script. 16 00:00:30,050 --> 00:00:33,049 The facts are a mess. 17 00:00:33,049 --> 00:00:35,119 Still, we've had to adjust 18 00:00:35,130 --> 00:00:37,130 not only to 19 00:00:35,130 --> 00:00:37,130 the consistent turmoil 20 00:00:37,130 --> 00:00:39,049 on the news we all watched, 21 00:00:39,049 --> 00:00:41,179 but to the collective anxiety 22 00:00:39,049 --> 00:00:41,179 we've all got. 23 00:00:41,189 --> 00:00:44,009 -200,000 Americans killed 24 00:00:41,189 --> 00:00:44,009 by the coronavirus. 25 00:00:44,020 --> 00:00:45,140 -A feeling we have now 26 00:00:45,140 --> 00:00:48,020 and have had since the second 27 00:00:45,140 --> 00:00:48,020 the ball dropped. 28 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:50,219 Rumor turned pandemic 29 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:50,219 in a matter of weeks. 30 00:00:50,229 --> 00:00:53,020 Before we were in long lines 31 00:00:50,229 --> 00:00:53,020 at the polls, 32 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:57,159 we were crowded in the streets, 33 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:57,159 forced to march for our peace. 34 00:00:57,170 --> 00:01:01,170 And to say the least, 35 00:00:57,170 --> 00:01:01,170 it's been a year. 36 00:01:01,179 --> 00:01:04,209 And not unlike 37 00:01:01,179 --> 00:01:04,209 the past 93 years, 38 00:01:04,219 --> 00:01:07,010 Time has consistently 39 00:01:04,219 --> 00:01:07,010 shown the world 40 00:01:07,019 --> 00:01:09,099 what the word "influence" means. 41 00:01:09,099 --> 00:01:12,010 Time's Person of the Year 42 00:01:09,099 --> 00:01:12,010 is not an award. 43 00:01:12,019 --> 00:01:13,039 It is a marker. 44 00:01:13,049 --> 00:01:14,099 -Thank God Almighty. 45 00:01:14,099 --> 00:01:16,079 -A prism through which 46 00:01:14,099 --> 00:01:16,079 we watched 47 00:01:16,090 --> 00:01:18,200 from our own individual sections 48 00:01:16,090 --> 00:01:18,200 of the spectrum. 49 00:01:18,210 --> 00:01:20,140 -These are the men of Apollo 8. 50 00:01:20,140 --> 00:01:23,069 -It is reflection, 51 00:01:20,140 --> 00:01:23,069 history as it's written, 52 00:01:23,069 --> 00:01:25,109 whether good or bad. 53 00:01:25,109 --> 00:01:29,109 And tonight will encapsulate 54 00:01:25,109 --> 00:01:29,109 2020 for years to come, 55 00:01:29,109 --> 00:01:31,230 highlighting individuals 56 00:01:29,109 --> 00:01:31,230 that kept us in awe, 57 00:01:31,230 --> 00:01:34,099 others that made us think. 58 00:01:31,230 --> 00:01:34,099 -Divided we fall. 59 00:01:34,109 --> 00:01:37,150 -Those whose vision impacted 60 00:01:34,109 --> 00:01:37,150 the world with great success. 61 00:01:37,159 --> 00:01:41,109 Those who we may not agree with 62 00:01:37,159 --> 00:01:41,109 but history won't let us forget. 63 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:45,150 We'll take a look at an athlete, 64 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:45,150 an entertainer, 65 00:01:45,159 --> 00:01:49,030 a business leader, and those 66 00:01:45,159 --> 00:01:49,030 that are guardians of truth 67 00:01:49,030 --> 00:01:51,189 at a moment 68 00:01:49,030 --> 00:01:51,189 when we need them most. 69 00:01:51,189 --> 00:01:55,060 Finally, we'll highlight 70 00:01:51,189 --> 00:01:55,060 the not only influential 71 00:01:55,069 --> 00:01:57,229 but also impactful 72 00:01:55,069 --> 00:01:57,229 Person of the Year. 73 00:01:57,229 --> 00:02:00,189 So in its first-ever 74 00:01:57,229 --> 00:02:00,189 television broadcast, 75 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:03,180 this is 76 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:03,180 "Time Person of the Year." 77 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:05,180 -Hello, everyone. 78 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:05,180 McConaughey here. 79 00:02:05,189 --> 00:02:08,139 And welcome to 80 00:02:05,189 --> 00:02:08,139 "Time Person of the Year." 81 00:02:08,150 --> 00:02:10,120 Over the next hour, 82 00:02:08,150 --> 00:02:10,120 we are going to profile 83 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:13,069 a collection of individuals 84 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:13,069 who played an outsized role 85 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:16,219 in shaping the singular 86 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:16,219 experience that was 2020. 87 00:02:16,229 --> 00:02:18,199 Tonight, we're not 88 00:02:16,229 --> 00:02:18,199 handing out awards, 89 00:02:18,199 --> 00:02:21,030 but we are 90 00:02:18,199 --> 00:02:21,030 recognizing influence. 91 00:02:21,039 --> 00:02:23,030 We're marking this moment 92 00:02:21,039 --> 00:02:23,030 in living history. 93 00:02:23,039 --> 00:02:26,000 You might say 94 00:02:23,039 --> 00:02:26,000 it's a time capsule. 95 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:28,120 We begin by recognizing 96 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:28,120 the single athlete 97 00:02:28,120 --> 00:02:31,000 who most profoundly 98 00:02:28,120 --> 00:02:31,000 impacted 2020. 99 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:32,110 This year, many players 100 00:02:32,120 --> 00:02:34,150 stepped outside the lines 101 00:02:32,120 --> 00:02:34,150 of their profession 102 00:02:34,159 --> 00:02:36,199 to advocate 103 00:02:34,159 --> 00:02:36,199 for what they believed in. 104 00:02:36,210 --> 00:02:40,000 For some, it was a first venture 105 00:02:36,210 --> 00:02:40,000 into public discourse. 106 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:42,199 But for this towering figure, 107 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:42,199 it was simply the next step 108 00:02:42,199 --> 00:02:44,229 in a long history 109 00:02:42,199 --> 00:02:44,229 of speaking up. 110 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:46,170 On the court and off, 111 00:02:46,170 --> 00:02:49,120 his influence proved 112 00:02:46,170 --> 00:02:49,120 as immense as ever. 113 00:02:49,129 --> 00:02:51,120 The Time Athlete of the Year... 114 00:02:51,129 --> 00:02:54,000 [ Camera shutter clicks ] 115 00:02:51,129 --> 00:02:54,000 -LeBron James. 116 00:02:55,050 --> 00:02:57,099 [ Indistinct conversations ] 117 00:03:00,050 --> 00:03:01,159 -I just hope that they accept me 118 00:03:01,169 --> 00:03:03,000 for who I am 119 00:03:01,169 --> 00:03:03,000 as a basketball player 120 00:03:03,009 --> 00:03:04,129 and especially as a person. 121 00:03:04,139 --> 00:03:06,050 You know, 122 00:03:04,139 --> 00:03:06,050 I'm not coming into the team 123 00:03:06,060 --> 00:03:08,050 right away 124 00:03:06,060 --> 00:03:08,050 trying to be a leader. 125 00:03:08,050 --> 00:03:10,210 But if they give that to me, 126 00:03:08,050 --> 00:03:10,210 I know how to be a leader. 127 00:03:10,210 --> 00:03:13,039 But I'm just gonna 128 00:03:10,210 --> 00:03:13,039 accept my role 129 00:03:13,050 --> 00:03:15,030 until I have to do something. 130 00:03:15,039 --> 00:03:16,120 ♪♪♪ 131 00:03:16,129 --> 00:03:18,189 -An athlete's true voice 132 00:03:16,129 --> 00:03:18,189 is found 133 00:03:18,199 --> 00:03:20,170 when their talents on the court 134 00:03:20,170 --> 00:03:24,210 are rivaled 135 00:03:20,170 --> 00:03:24,210 by their impact off of it... 136 00:03:24,210 --> 00:03:27,009 a combination 137 00:03:24,210 --> 00:03:27,009 of athletic dominance 138 00:03:27,009 --> 00:03:29,199 and social impact 139 00:03:27,009 --> 00:03:29,199 so powerful 140 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:33,219 the world has not witnessed 141 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:33,219 since the days of Muhammad Ali. 142 00:03:33,219 --> 00:03:38,000 In the case of LeBron James, 143 00:03:33,219 --> 00:03:38,000 in the year 2020, 144 00:03:38,009 --> 00:03:40,180 he has found a king's voice. 145 00:03:40,180 --> 00:03:42,129 -I know people get tired 146 00:03:40,180 --> 00:03:42,129 of hearing me say it, 147 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:45,180 but we are scared 148 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:45,180 as black people in America. 149 00:03:45,189 --> 00:03:48,139 Black men, black women, 150 00:03:45,189 --> 00:03:48,139 black kids -- 151 00:03:48,139 --> 00:03:50,210 we are -- we are terrified. 152 00:03:50,219 --> 00:03:52,099 ♪♪♪ 153 00:03:52,099 --> 00:03:57,020 -Well, I've seen LeBron mature 154 00:03:52,099 --> 00:03:57,020 and evolve 155 00:03:57,030 --> 00:04:00,090 as a leader, as an athlete, 156 00:03:57,030 --> 00:04:00,090 you know, as an individual. 157 00:04:00,099 --> 00:04:03,180 He's taken every opportunity 158 00:04:00,099 --> 00:04:03,180 he has been given 159 00:04:03,189 --> 00:04:06,020 to do things for others. 160 00:04:06,030 --> 00:04:09,020 -When you see someone 161 00:04:06,030 --> 00:04:09,020 with the stature of LeBron 162 00:04:09,020 --> 00:04:10,139 speaking out on these issues, 163 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:13,050 these are the sacrifices 164 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:13,050 that he's willing to make 165 00:04:13,060 --> 00:04:14,139 time and time again. 166 00:04:14,150 --> 00:04:17,230 And it's admirable to watch 167 00:04:17,230 --> 00:04:20,220 and, you know, 168 00:04:17,230 --> 00:04:20,220 inspiration to a whole culture. 169 00:04:20,230 --> 00:04:22,189 -No justice! 170 00:04:20,230 --> 00:04:22,189 -No peace! 171 00:04:22,189 --> 00:04:24,139 -No justice! 172 00:04:22,189 --> 00:04:24,139 -No peace! 173 00:04:24,149 --> 00:04:26,110 -No justice! 174 00:04:24,149 --> 00:04:26,110 -No peace! 175 00:04:26,110 --> 00:04:28,110 -In 2020, as we witnessed 176 00:04:28,110 --> 00:04:30,180 devastating acts 177 00:04:28,110 --> 00:04:30,180 of police brutality, 178 00:04:30,189 --> 00:04:32,139 a league-wide stoppage in play 179 00:04:32,149 --> 00:04:35,100 occurred in the middle 180 00:04:32,149 --> 00:04:35,100 of the NBA playoffs. 181 00:04:35,110 --> 00:04:40,050 LeBron would simply 182 00:04:35,110 --> 00:04:40,050 not shut up and dribble. 183 00:04:40,060 --> 00:04:41,110 -LeBron was frustrated. 184 00:04:41,110 --> 00:04:43,230 He was -- 185 00:04:41,110 --> 00:04:43,230 He was ready to walk away. 186 00:04:43,230 --> 00:04:45,149 He realized, like, 187 00:04:43,230 --> 00:04:45,149 "Hey, we -- Wait a second. 188 00:04:45,149 --> 00:04:46,220 We have an opportunity. 189 00:04:46,230 --> 00:04:49,019 We can ask the owners 190 00:04:46,230 --> 00:04:49,019 to work with us. 191 00:04:49,029 --> 00:04:52,000 Let's open up the arenas 192 00:04:49,029 --> 00:04:52,000 to become polling places. 193 00:04:52,009 --> 00:04:55,000 Help us back More Than A Vote." 194 00:04:55,009 --> 00:04:57,230 -When you see what the voter 195 00:04:55,009 --> 00:04:57,230 turnout was in Detroit, 196 00:04:58,000 --> 00:05:01,040 when you see Atlanta 197 00:04:58,000 --> 00:05:01,040 and what happened there, 198 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:03,220 it literally helped to change 199 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:03,220 the course of history. 200 00:05:03,230 --> 00:05:06,069 ♪♪♪ 201 00:05:06,079 --> 00:05:08,000 -What LeBron James has done 202 00:05:08,009 --> 00:05:11,069 is gonna forever change 203 00:05:08,009 --> 00:05:11,069 the athlete's role in society. 204 00:05:11,079 --> 00:05:14,079 Athletes know they can step out, 205 00:05:11,079 --> 00:05:14,079 they know they can speak up, 206 00:05:14,089 --> 00:05:16,230 and we saw this 207 00:05:14,089 --> 00:05:16,230 all over the world this year. 208 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:20,199 ♪♪♪ 209 00:05:20,199 --> 00:05:23,069 -It's examples like that 210 00:05:20,199 --> 00:05:23,069 that makes it possible 211 00:05:23,079 --> 00:05:27,100 for the next generation, the 212 00:05:23,079 --> 00:05:27,100 next athlete to take that risk. 213 00:05:27,110 --> 00:05:29,149 -LeBron has ignited 214 00:05:27,110 --> 00:05:29,149 the younger generation 215 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:31,029 to really share our voices 216 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,029 on the issues 217 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,029 that we feel passionate about. 218 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:36,069 -To really fight for something 219 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:36,069 and stand for something. 220 00:05:36,079 --> 00:05:39,110 -It's time to look in the mirror 221 00:05:36,079 --> 00:05:39,110 and ask ourselves, 222 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:41,050 "What are we doing 223 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:41,050 to create change?" 224 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:45,189 -♪ Let me be 225 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:45,189 your everlasting light ♪ 226 00:05:45,199 --> 00:05:48,120 -It's beautiful 227 00:05:45,199 --> 00:05:48,120 to watch and witness 228 00:05:48,129 --> 00:05:50,209 someone who hasn't forgotten 229 00:05:50,209 --> 00:05:53,209 the circumstances and 230 00:05:50,209 --> 00:05:53,209 the obstacles that he's overcome 231 00:05:53,209 --> 00:05:57,050 and the place 232 00:05:53,209 --> 00:05:57,050 from where he came. 233 00:05:57,050 --> 00:05:59,209 -♪ I'm a shepherd for you ♪ 234 00:05:59,209 --> 00:06:01,199 ♪ And I'll guide you through ♪ 235 00:06:01,209 --> 00:06:03,089 ♪ Let me be 236 00:06:01,209 --> 00:06:03,089 your everlasting light ♪ 237 00:06:03,100 --> 00:06:04,129 -He's just a kid from Akron. 238 00:06:04,129 --> 00:06:06,000 This past season, 239 00:06:06,009 --> 00:06:08,009 he once again 240 00:06:06,009 --> 00:06:08,009 reached great heights 241 00:06:08,009 --> 00:06:09,120 on the basketball court, 242 00:06:09,129 --> 00:06:11,009 but off of it, 243 00:06:11,019 --> 00:06:14,029 he emerged as something 244 00:06:11,019 --> 00:06:14,029 so much more meaningful. 245 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:16,019 -You know, 246 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:16,019 I'm not coming into the team 247 00:06:16,019 --> 00:06:17,199 right away 248 00:06:16,019 --> 00:06:17,199 trying to be a leader. 249 00:06:17,209 --> 00:06:20,120 But if they give that to me, 250 00:06:17,209 --> 00:06:20,120 I know how to be a leader. 251 00:06:20,129 --> 00:06:25,079 -And that, even more 252 00:06:20,129 --> 00:06:25,079 than the titles and the MVPs 253 00:06:25,089 --> 00:06:28,129 is LeBron James' 254 00:06:25,089 --> 00:06:28,129 greatest legacy. 255 00:06:28,139 --> 00:06:30,160 ♪♪♪ 256 00:06:33,019 --> 00:06:34,199 -The Time Guardian of the Year 257 00:06:34,209 --> 00:06:37,209 recognizes those 258 00:06:34,209 --> 00:06:37,209 who protect what we hold sacred. 259 00:06:37,220 --> 00:06:40,090 And there is little more sacred 260 00:06:37,220 --> 00:06:40,090 than the truth. 261 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:43,100 That's why Time is recognizing 262 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:43,100 courageous individuals 263 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:48,009 who have defended facts against 264 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:48,009 the seductive power of fiction. 265 00:06:48,019 --> 00:06:50,220 The grim toll 266 00:06:48,019 --> 00:06:50,220 of the COVID-19 pandemic 267 00:06:50,220 --> 00:06:53,220 is challenging 268 00:06:50,220 --> 00:06:53,220 for any of us to confront, 269 00:06:53,220 --> 00:06:57,110 but those on the front lines 270 00:06:53,220 --> 00:06:57,110 must do it every day. 271 00:06:57,110 --> 00:07:00,189 Tonight, we recognize 272 00:06:57,110 --> 00:07:00,189 their tremendous sacrifice 273 00:07:00,189 --> 00:07:02,110 on our behalf. 274 00:07:02,110 --> 00:07:04,209 Time's first 275 00:07:02,110 --> 00:07:04,209 Guardian of the Year -- 276 00:07:04,220 --> 00:07:08,050 frontline healthcare workers. 277 00:07:10,199 --> 00:07:12,220 -[ Speaking native language ] 278 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:30,089 -Is this all really worth it 279 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:30,089 for me to potentially get sick, 280 00:07:30,100 --> 00:07:32,029 potentially 281 00:07:30,100 --> 00:07:32,029 bring it home to my wife? 282 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:34,019 -You know that there is a risk. 283 00:07:34,029 --> 00:07:37,189 You're confident you can handle 284 00:07:34,029 --> 00:07:37,189 the concept of death and dying. 285 00:07:37,189 --> 00:07:40,000 -[ Speaking native language ] 286 00:07:44,029 --> 00:07:47,019 -The first confirmed U.S. case 287 00:07:44,029 --> 00:07:47,019 now in Washington State. 288 00:07:47,029 --> 00:07:49,000 -The state reporting 289 00:07:47,029 --> 00:07:49,000 another 6,000 COVID cases. 290 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:52,019 -The coronavirus has surged 291 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:52,019 past 9 million cases. 292 00:07:52,029 --> 00:07:54,139 -This is too much. 293 00:07:52,029 --> 00:07:54,139 -One, two, three. 294 00:07:54,149 --> 00:07:57,069 -As the deaths escalate, 295 00:07:54,149 --> 00:07:57,069 so does the fear. 296 00:07:57,079 --> 00:07:59,069 -I thought, "Maybe I need 297 00:07:57,079 --> 00:07:59,069 to work on my will." 298 00:07:59,079 --> 00:08:01,100 -The public is writing us 299 00:07:59,079 --> 00:08:01,100 thank-you notes 300 00:08:01,110 --> 00:08:03,000 and sending pizza. 301 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:05,110 What we need is for you 302 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:05,110 to stop exposing us. 303 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:07,040 -I'm sad that I got sick. 304 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:09,029 I really didn't expect to. 305 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,000 To get back in the front line, 306 00:08:11,009 --> 00:08:12,160 that will be something 307 00:08:11,009 --> 00:08:12,160 I'm looking forward to. 308 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:14,189 -This is the first time 309 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:14,189 that a pulmonologist 310 00:08:14,199 --> 00:08:17,100 has ever been the most 311 00:08:14,199 --> 00:08:17,100 important person in the world. 312 00:08:17,110 --> 00:08:20,129 -Doctors, nurses, housekeeping, 313 00:08:17,110 --> 00:08:20,129 the clerks, 314 00:08:20,139 --> 00:08:23,009 we are the closest 315 00:08:20,139 --> 00:08:23,009 to your family right now, 316 00:08:23,019 --> 00:08:26,129 and we're gonna 317 00:08:23,019 --> 00:08:26,129 take care of them. 318 00:08:26,139 --> 00:08:29,110 -Tonight, icons and artists 319 00:08:26,139 --> 00:08:29,110 from all over the world 320 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:33,120 join us in recognizing the 321 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:33,120 most influential people of 2020. 322 00:08:33,129 --> 00:08:36,090 Powerful stories, 323 00:08:33,129 --> 00:08:36,090 exclusive performances. 324 00:08:36,100 --> 00:08:38,000 And later, we'll find out 325 00:08:38,009 --> 00:08:41,039 who will be 326 00:08:38,009 --> 00:08:41,039 Time's Person of the Year. 327 00:08:45,029 --> 00:08:45,039 . 328 00:08:45,210 --> 00:08:46,210 -"Time's Person of the Year" 329 00:08:46,129 --> 00:08:46,210 is proudly produced 330 00:08:47,220 --> 00:08:49,220 in partnership with P&G. 331 00:08:51,169 --> 00:08:53,019 -This is not new. 332 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:56,169 This has happened before. 333 00:08:58,169 --> 00:09:02,139 -In every downturn... 334 00:08:58,169 --> 00:09:02,139 -And disaster in history... 335 00:09:02,139 --> 00:09:05,049 -Gender equality 336 00:09:02,139 --> 00:09:05,049 has been set back... 337 00:09:05,059 --> 00:09:08,100 -As women have stepped forward. 338 00:09:08,110 --> 00:09:11,179 -Women always bear a heavy cost. 339 00:09:11,190 --> 00:09:13,220 -More of the frontline care. 340 00:09:13,230 --> 00:09:15,090 -More of the pay cuts. 341 00:09:15,100 --> 00:09:17,009 -More of the jobs lost. 342 00:09:17,019 --> 00:09:19,049 -More of the responsibilities 343 00:09:17,019 --> 00:09:19,049 at home. 344 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:22,009 -Keeping them from going back 345 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:22,009 to paid work. 346 00:09:22,019 --> 00:09:25,090 -These times... 347 00:09:22,019 --> 00:09:25,090 -Are not unprecedented. 348 00:09:25,100 --> 00:09:28,059 -But they give us another chance 349 00:09:25,100 --> 00:09:28,059 for equality. 350 00:09:28,059 --> 00:09:31,100 -If we all choose 351 00:09:28,059 --> 00:09:31,100 to step forward as equals. 352 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:32,200 -Care equal. 353 00:09:32,210 --> 00:09:34,019 -Hire equal. 354 00:09:34,019 --> 00:09:35,049 -Pay equal. 355 00:09:35,059 --> 00:09:36,049 -Model equal. 356 00:09:36,059 --> 00:09:37,139 -Do equal. 357 00:09:37,139 --> 00:09:39,100 -Choose equal. 358 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:41,059 -At home. 359 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:41,059 -At work. 360 00:09:41,059 --> 00:09:42,139 -Right now. 361 00:09:42,139 --> 00:09:44,210 -For an equal future. 362 00:09:44,220 --> 00:09:49,179 ♪♪♪ 363 00:09:49,190 --> 00:09:51,110 -You're watching 364 00:09:49,190 --> 00:09:51,110 "Person of the Year." 365 00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:53,190 In a moment, Vanessa Bryant 366 00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:53,190 pays tribute 367 00:09:53,190 --> 00:09:55,220 to the lives lost in 2020. 368 00:09:55,230 --> 00:09:58,149 But first, Rosario Dawson. 369 00:09:58,149 --> 00:10:02,070 -Our next Guardian of the Year 370 00:09:58,149 --> 00:10:02,070 followed her truth, 371 00:10:02,070 --> 00:10:04,149 even when it led her 372 00:10:02,070 --> 00:10:04,149 off the page. 373 00:10:04,159 --> 00:10:08,029 When Joe Biden met with 374 00:10:04,159 --> 00:10:08,029 the community of Jacob Blake, 375 00:10:08,029 --> 00:10:11,070 one Kenosha woman set aside 376 00:10:08,029 --> 00:10:11,070 the prepared remarks 377 00:10:11,070 --> 00:10:13,019 of her local organization 378 00:10:13,029 --> 00:10:15,070 to instead speak from the heart. 379 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:19,190 The next Guardian of the Year, 380 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:19,190 Porche Bennett-Bey. 381 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:23,070 [ Gunshots ] 382 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:25,200 -Tonight, passionate pleas 383 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:25,200 demanding justice. 384 00:10:25,210 --> 00:10:27,120 -Police shooting of Jacob Blake 385 00:10:27,120 --> 00:10:29,159 in the back multiple times. 386 00:10:29,169 --> 00:10:32,139 -They started calling us 387 00:10:29,169 --> 00:10:32,139 a war zone. 388 00:10:32,149 --> 00:10:34,149 Every night, it was ugly. 389 00:10:34,159 --> 00:10:36,039 We were cleaning up, 390 00:10:36,039 --> 00:10:39,159 and the officer literally 391 00:10:36,039 --> 00:10:39,159 held his gun to my head 392 00:10:39,159 --> 00:10:42,120 when I bent over 393 00:10:39,159 --> 00:10:42,120 to pick up a water bottle. 394 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:44,120 This is my backyard, you know. 395 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:46,080 That could have been my brother. 396 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:50,039 I'm a woman 397 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:50,039 and I do not fear you. 398 00:10:52,049 --> 00:10:55,039 Just gonna be honest, Mr. Biden. 399 00:10:55,039 --> 00:10:57,039 You need the truth. 400 00:10:57,039 --> 00:10:59,039 I speak for the people 401 00:10:57,039 --> 00:10:59,039 in this city 402 00:10:59,049 --> 00:11:00,220 because I live in this city, 403 00:11:00,230 --> 00:11:04,080 and the truth of the matter is, 404 00:11:00,230 --> 00:11:04,080 we are heavily angry. 405 00:11:04,090 --> 00:11:07,039 And it didn't just 406 00:11:04,090 --> 00:11:07,039 start with Jacob. 407 00:11:07,049 --> 00:11:10,080 I needed him to see anger. 408 00:11:07,049 --> 00:11:10,080 I needed him to see death. 409 00:11:10,090 --> 00:11:11,210 I needed him to see 410 00:11:11,210 --> 00:11:14,009 what they try to shield 411 00:11:11,210 --> 00:11:14,009 themselves from seeing. 412 00:11:14,009 --> 00:11:15,169 Why are there 413 00:11:14,009 --> 00:11:15,169 more police officers 414 00:11:15,179 --> 00:11:18,080 in the black neighborhoods 415 00:11:15,179 --> 00:11:18,080 than in other neighborhoods? 416 00:11:18,090 --> 00:11:20,210 Why are we more targeted 417 00:11:18,090 --> 00:11:20,210 than anybody else? 418 00:11:20,220 --> 00:11:22,129 -Black lives matter! 419 00:11:22,129 --> 00:11:26,039 -For so many decades, we've been 420 00:11:22,129 --> 00:11:26,039 shown we don't matter. 421 00:11:26,049 --> 00:11:27,169 And right now, 422 00:11:26,049 --> 00:11:27,169 we just want someone 423 00:11:27,179 --> 00:11:29,200 who's going to 424 00:11:27,179 --> 00:11:29,200 put the action in. 425 00:11:29,210 --> 00:11:31,090 -No more racist... 426 00:11:29,210 --> 00:11:31,090 -Police. 427 00:11:31,090 --> 00:11:32,230 -My purpose is the future, 428 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:35,129 making sure that our children 429 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:35,129 and their children 430 00:11:35,129 --> 00:11:38,070 and their children never 431 00:11:35,129 --> 00:11:38,070 have to keep going through 432 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:40,110 these generational curses. 433 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:42,149 You want to break those chains. 434 00:11:42,159 --> 00:11:45,029 So I thank you 435 00:11:42,159 --> 00:11:45,029 for coming to hear me. 436 00:11:47,159 --> 00:11:51,179 -Words cannot do justice 437 00:11:47,159 --> 00:11:51,179 to the grief we felt this year. 438 00:11:51,190 --> 00:11:53,220 At every level 439 00:11:51,190 --> 00:11:53,220 of human connection, 440 00:11:53,220 --> 00:11:57,019 from across the world 441 00:11:53,220 --> 00:11:57,019 to across the table, 442 00:11:57,019 --> 00:12:00,019 we experienced profound loss. 443 00:12:00,019 --> 00:12:03,139 We said goodbye to husbands, 444 00:12:00,019 --> 00:12:03,139 daughters, wives, 445 00:12:03,139 --> 00:12:07,059 sons, grandparents, friends, 446 00:12:03,139 --> 00:12:07,059 and national heroes. 447 00:12:07,059 --> 00:12:08,179 And we continue 448 00:12:07,059 --> 00:12:08,179 to count the lives 449 00:12:08,179 --> 00:12:10,169 surrendered 450 00:12:08,179 --> 00:12:10,169 to this cruel pandemic, 451 00:12:10,179 --> 00:12:15,049 which has claimed well over 452 00:12:10,179 --> 00:12:15,049 a million souls worldwide. 453 00:12:15,059 --> 00:12:18,019 Tonight, we mourn 454 00:12:15,059 --> 00:12:18,019 the people we all knew 455 00:12:18,019 --> 00:12:20,169 and the many we never will. 456 00:12:20,179 --> 00:12:25,009 May our collective grief 457 00:12:20,179 --> 00:12:25,009 unite us on the path forward. 458 00:12:25,019 --> 00:12:29,210 Joining us now, Yo-Yo Ma, 459 00:12:25,019 --> 00:12:29,210 accompanied by Kathryn Stott. 460 00:12:29,220 --> 00:12:32,029 [ "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" 461 00:12:29,220 --> 00:12:32,029 plays ] 462 00:12:32,029 --> 00:12:39,230 ♪♪♪ 463 00:12:39,230 --> 00:12:43,029 -Everything's a Game 7 when 464 00:12:39,230 --> 00:12:43,029 you approach every practice 465 00:12:43,029 --> 00:12:45,049 and every game 466 00:12:43,029 --> 00:12:45,049 with that kind of mentality. 467 00:12:45,059 --> 00:12:47,169 You know, it bleeds into 468 00:12:45,059 --> 00:12:47,169 the rest of the guys. 469 00:12:47,179 --> 00:12:55,210 ♪♪♪ 470 00:12:55,220 --> 00:13:04,190 ♪♪♪ 471 00:13:04,190 --> 00:13:06,110 -I want everyone 472 00:13:04,190 --> 00:13:06,110 to see me alone. 473 00:13:06,110 --> 00:13:08,149 I want them to hear me live. 474 00:13:08,149 --> 00:13:15,000 ♪♪♪ 475 00:13:15,009 --> 00:13:22,120 ♪♪♪ 476 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:29,200 ♪♪♪ 477 00:13:29,200 --> 00:13:31,070 -They watch it, they say, 478 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:33,000 because it makes them 479 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:33,000 feel better, 480 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,159 and it can't get better 481 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,159 than that. 482 00:13:34,159 --> 00:13:40,080 ♪♪♪ 483 00:13:40,080 --> 00:13:46,019 ♪♪♪ 484 00:13:46,029 --> 00:13:49,120 -Sometimes you need to feel 485 00:13:46,029 --> 00:13:49,120 the pain and sting of defeat 486 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:52,100 to activate the real passion 487 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:52,100 inside of you. 488 00:13:52,110 --> 00:13:53,230 [ Cheers and applause ] 489 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:59,169 ♪♪♪ 490 00:13:59,179 --> 00:14:01,110 -And thank you for tuning us in. 491 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:02,190 I know you enjoyed it. 492 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:04,110 Let's do it again tomorrow. 493 00:14:04,120 --> 00:14:13,049 ♪♪♪ 494 00:14:13,049 --> 00:14:22,009 ♪♪♪ 495 00:14:22,009 --> 00:14:30,210 ♪♪♪ 496 00:14:30,210 --> 00:14:39,169 ♪♪♪ 497 00:14:39,179 --> 00:14:48,100 ♪♪♪ 498 00:14:48,110 --> 00:14:57,059 ♪♪♪ 499 00:14:57,070 --> 00:15:06,009 ♪♪♪ 500 00:15:06,019 --> 00:15:07,169 -I got in trouble. 501 00:15:07,179 --> 00:15:10,120 It was good trouble. 502 00:15:07,179 --> 00:15:10,120 It was necessary trouble. 503 00:15:10,129 --> 00:15:16,169 ♪♪♪ 504 00:15:16,179 --> 00:15:20,090 -Think about how you would like 505 00:15:16,179 --> 00:15:20,090 the world to be 506 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:23,190 for your daughters 507 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:23,190 and granddaughters. 508 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:27,019 -We deserve to live 509 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:27,019 in a multiracial democracy 510 00:15:27,029 --> 00:15:28,179 that works for all of us. 511 00:15:28,190 --> 00:15:31,169 So this is not in vain. 512 00:15:28,190 --> 00:15:31,169 Keep on. 513 00:15:33,230 --> 00:15:35,149 -We'll forever mourn the passing 514 00:15:35,149 --> 00:15:38,120 of over a million and a half 515 00:15:35,149 --> 00:15:38,120 souls... 516 00:15:40,029 --> 00:15:42,190 ...and a world changed forever. 517 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:51,029 ♪♪♪ 518 00:15:51,029 --> 00:15:53,049 ♪♪♪ 519 00:16:02,029 --> 00:16:02,039 . 520 00:16:03,090 --> 00:16:04,090 ♪♪♪ 521 00:16:07,159 --> 00:16:12,059 ♪♪♪ 522 00:16:12,070 --> 00:16:14,200 -Welcome back to 523 00:16:12,070 --> 00:16:14,200 "Time Person of the Year." 524 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:18,019 Up next, an exclusive 525 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:18,019 performance from BTS. 526 00:16:18,029 --> 00:16:21,200 But first, a look back 527 00:16:18,029 --> 00:16:21,200 on the year that was. 528 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:27,230 -In a year defined 529 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:27,230 by lives cut short... 530 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,179 ...we've too often lost sight 531 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,179 of the joy still among us 532 00:16:33,190 --> 00:16:38,159 and the millions 533 00:16:33,190 --> 00:16:38,159 of journeys just beginning. 534 00:16:38,169 --> 00:16:43,120 So, good morning, 535 00:16:38,169 --> 00:16:43,120 sweet child-to-be. 536 00:16:43,129 --> 00:16:48,090 You are being born 537 00:16:43,129 --> 00:16:48,090 at a very challenging time. 538 00:16:48,100 --> 00:16:51,049 2020 has not been a kind year. 539 00:16:51,049 --> 00:16:54,210 It's been a year that preyed 540 00:16:51,049 --> 00:16:54,210 on the weak and the sick, 541 00:16:54,210 --> 00:16:59,100 a year that claimed lives 542 00:16:54,210 --> 00:16:59,100 and tested trust. 543 00:17:01,009 --> 00:17:05,009 As you arrive, you'll see 544 00:17:01,009 --> 00:17:05,009 the world is suffering, 545 00:17:05,019 --> 00:17:08,160 but it is also the beginning 546 00:17:05,019 --> 00:17:08,160 of a new day. 547 00:17:08,170 --> 00:17:11,119 It may be easy to think 548 00:17:08,170 --> 00:17:11,119 you were born into a year 549 00:17:11,130 --> 00:17:13,130 filled only with division, 550 00:17:13,130 --> 00:17:16,170 that you arrived in a moment 551 00:17:13,130 --> 00:17:16,170 shrouded in chaos. 552 00:17:16,170 --> 00:17:17,160 [ Bang ] 553 00:17:20,049 --> 00:17:22,099 But if you look closely, 554 00:17:22,099 --> 00:17:24,180 you'll see that you're living 555 00:17:22,099 --> 00:17:24,180 in a world 556 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:28,089 filled with courage, compassion, 557 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:28,089 and heart. 558 00:17:28,099 --> 00:17:29,200 -Pandemics occur. 559 00:17:29,210 --> 00:17:31,210 They have always occurred 560 00:17:29,210 --> 00:17:31,210 and they will occur. 561 00:17:31,220 --> 00:17:33,140 And it would be really shameful 562 00:17:33,140 --> 00:17:35,220 if we don't learn 563 00:17:33,140 --> 00:17:35,220 from what we've been through. 564 00:17:35,220 --> 00:17:38,130 -In this time of peril, 565 00:17:35,220 --> 00:17:38,130 you will learn 566 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:41,049 one of the great truths 567 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:41,049 of the human family -- 568 00:17:41,059 --> 00:17:44,099 that we know how to put others 569 00:17:41,059 --> 00:17:44,099 before ourselves. 570 00:17:44,099 --> 00:17:46,180 This is a world of resilience, 571 00:17:46,180 --> 00:17:50,140 a world propelled by the belief 572 00:17:46,180 --> 00:17:50,140 that overcoming the impossible 573 00:17:50,140 --> 00:17:53,180 is, in fact, possible. 574 00:17:53,180 --> 00:17:56,019 With the inspiration 575 00:17:53,180 --> 00:17:56,019 of innovation, 576 00:17:56,019 --> 00:17:59,140 we were once again reminded 577 00:17:56,019 --> 00:17:59,140 that nothing is out of reach 578 00:17:59,150 --> 00:18:02,220 and that we should shoot 579 00:17:59,150 --> 00:18:02,220 for the stars. 580 00:18:02,220 --> 00:18:04,180 Faced with an invisible enemy 581 00:18:04,190 --> 00:18:06,190 the world hasn't known 582 00:18:04,190 --> 00:18:06,190 for generations, 583 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:09,109 we witness every day 584 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:09,109 the true meaning 585 00:18:09,119 --> 00:18:12,019 of what it is to be a hero. 586 00:18:12,029 --> 00:18:15,069 This is a moment not to hide 587 00:18:12,029 --> 00:18:15,069 from our challenges, 588 00:18:15,069 --> 00:18:17,220 but to confront them 589 00:18:15,069 --> 00:18:17,220 with the strength and clarity 590 00:18:17,230 --> 00:18:20,019 needed to find 591 00:18:17,230 --> 00:18:20,019 a better tomorrow. 592 00:18:20,029 --> 00:18:23,089 -Let's stop thinking that 593 00:18:20,029 --> 00:18:23,089 our voice don't matter and vote! 594 00:18:23,099 --> 00:18:25,099 -V-O-T-E! 595 00:18:25,109 --> 00:18:27,150 -Take heart that the world 596 00:18:25,109 --> 00:18:27,150 you have entered 597 00:18:27,150 --> 00:18:30,009 is far from perfect, 598 00:18:27,150 --> 00:18:30,009 but it is better 599 00:18:30,019 --> 00:18:33,109 and more just than the ones 600 00:18:30,019 --> 00:18:33,109 that came before it. 601 00:18:33,109 --> 00:18:37,180 You can be who you are 602 00:18:33,109 --> 00:18:37,180 and be loved as you are. 603 00:18:37,190 --> 00:18:41,170 We imagine a tomorrow 604 00:18:37,190 --> 00:18:41,170 filled with unity, not division, 605 00:18:41,180 --> 00:18:45,190 a tomorrow that delivers 606 00:18:41,180 --> 00:18:45,190 equality long overdue, 607 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:51,000 a tomorrow galvanized to tackle 608 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:51,000 the world's great challenges. 609 00:18:51,009 --> 00:18:54,039 Heroes have walked among us, 610 00:18:51,009 --> 00:18:54,039 and they will again. 611 00:18:54,039 --> 00:18:57,079 -While I may be the first woman 612 00:18:54,039 --> 00:18:57,079 in this office, 613 00:18:57,079 --> 00:18:59,000 I will not be the last. 614 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:01,000 [ Cheers and applause ] 615 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:04,000 -So welcome, child. 616 00:19:04,009 --> 00:19:08,180 You will need your rest, because 617 00:19:04,009 --> 00:19:08,180 a new beginning is upon us 618 00:19:08,190 --> 00:19:11,000 and it is yours to shape. 619 00:19:13,089 --> 00:19:15,140 -We're up. 620 00:19:13,089 --> 00:19:15,140 This is it. 621 00:19:15,150 --> 00:19:17,059 I'm here tonight to announce 622 00:19:17,069 --> 00:19:18,160 the 2020 623 00:19:17,069 --> 00:19:18,160 Entertainer of the Year, 624 00:19:18,160 --> 00:19:20,069 which means 625 00:19:18,160 --> 00:19:20,069 it's probably not me. 626 00:19:20,079 --> 00:19:21,220 Damn, what a way to find out. 627 00:19:21,230 --> 00:19:23,140 Anyway, in this isolating year, 628 00:19:23,150 --> 00:19:25,039 we needed entertainers 629 00:19:23,150 --> 00:19:25,039 more than ever. 630 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:26,150 They didn't just help us 631 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:26,150 stave off boredom, 632 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:28,119 they kept us connected 633 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:28,119 and reminded us 634 00:19:28,130 --> 00:19:30,230 that we weren't going through 635 00:19:28,130 --> 00:19:30,230 these challenges alone. 636 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:34,079 And in 2020, nobody brought us 637 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:34,079 together like these guys. 638 00:19:34,089 --> 00:19:37,109 They're without a doubt 639 00:19:34,089 --> 00:19:37,109 the biggest act on the planet. 640 00:19:37,119 --> 00:19:39,029 They released a huge album, 641 00:19:39,039 --> 00:19:40,210 put on record-breaking 642 00:19:39,039 --> 00:19:40,210 virtual concerts, 643 00:19:40,210 --> 00:19:42,130 dropped a historic single. 644 00:19:42,130 --> 00:19:44,039 People all over the world 645 00:19:44,049 --> 00:19:46,119 gravitated towards their music 646 00:19:44,049 --> 00:19:46,119 and their message, 647 00:19:46,130 --> 00:19:49,119 because both are just exploding 648 00:19:46,130 --> 00:19:49,119 with positivity and joy. 649 00:19:49,130 --> 00:19:52,039 Their army of fans 650 00:19:49,130 --> 00:19:52,039 pay that goodwill forward. 651 00:19:52,049 --> 00:19:54,069 In June, when the group 652 00:19:54,079 --> 00:19:56,119 contributed a million dollars 653 00:19:54,079 --> 00:19:56,119 to Black Lives Matter, 654 00:19:56,130 --> 00:19:59,210 their fans quickly organized 655 00:19:56,130 --> 00:19:59,210 to match that donation. 656 00:19:59,220 --> 00:20:01,170 That's next-level standom. 657 00:20:01,180 --> 00:20:04,009 As a proud member 658 00:20:01,180 --> 00:20:04,009 of this global fanbase, 659 00:20:04,009 --> 00:20:06,009 trust me, 660 00:20:04,009 --> 00:20:06,009 if you're not a fan now, 661 00:20:06,009 --> 00:20:08,009 you will be in a few minutes. 662 00:20:08,009 --> 00:20:12,059 The Time Entertainers 663 00:20:08,009 --> 00:20:12,059 of the Year, BTS. 664 00:20:14,059 --> 00:20:17,099 -We love you, too... 665 00:20:14,059 --> 00:20:17,099 -John Cena! 666 00:20:17,109 --> 00:20:19,049 -I guess 2020, of course, 667 00:20:19,059 --> 00:20:22,140 we had the best news 668 00:20:19,059 --> 00:20:22,140 and the worst news. 669 00:20:22,140 --> 00:20:25,170 The worst news is the pandemic 670 00:20:22,140 --> 00:20:25,170 and the tour cancelation. 671 00:20:25,180 --> 00:20:29,059 But the best news was was we had 672 00:20:25,180 --> 00:20:29,059 the number one on Billboard. 673 00:20:29,069 --> 00:20:31,019 -We grow up, teamwork. 674 00:20:31,029 --> 00:20:32,220 -Yep, and we grew up. 675 00:20:32,220 --> 00:20:35,019 Our teamwork has grown up. 676 00:20:35,029 --> 00:20:37,119 But now we can talk about 677 00:20:35,029 --> 00:20:37,119 what music means to us, 678 00:20:37,130 --> 00:20:39,119 but we'd rather show you. 679 00:20:39,130 --> 00:20:42,079 Here's an exclusive 680 00:20:39,130 --> 00:20:42,079 performance of... 681 00:20:42,089 --> 00:20:43,140 -"Dynamite." 682 00:20:43,140 --> 00:20:45,160 -Boom! 683 00:20:45,170 --> 00:20:49,079 -♪ 'Cause I-I-I'm 684 00:20:45,170 --> 00:20:49,079 in the stars tonight ♪ 685 00:20:49,089 --> 00:20:54,069 ♪ So watch me bring the fire 686 00:20:49,089 --> 00:20:54,069 and set the night alight ♪ 687 00:20:54,079 --> 00:20:56,089 ♪ Shoes on, 688 00:20:54,079 --> 00:20:56,089 get up in the morn' ♪ 689 00:20:56,099 --> 00:20:58,029 ♪ Cup of milk, 690 00:20:56,099 --> 00:20:58,029 let's rock and roll ♪ 691 00:20:58,029 --> 00:21:00,150 -Uh-huh. 692 00:20:58,029 --> 00:21:00,150 -♪ King Kong, kick the drum ♪ 693 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:02,230 ♪ Rolling on 694 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:02,230 like a Rolling Stone ♪ 695 00:21:02,230 --> 00:21:04,190 ♪ Sing song 696 00:21:02,230 --> 00:21:04,190 when I'm walkin' home ♪ 697 00:21:04,200 --> 00:21:07,069 ♪ Jump up to the top, LeBron ♪ 698 00:21:04,200 --> 00:21:07,069 -Hey. 699 00:21:07,069 --> 00:21:09,019 -♪ Ding-dong, 700 00:21:07,069 --> 00:21:09,019 call me on my phone ♪ 701 00:21:09,029 --> 00:21:11,069 ♪ Iced tea 702 00:21:09,029 --> 00:21:11,069 and a game of Ping-Pong ♪ 703 00:21:11,069 --> 00:21:14,029 -♪ This is gettin' heavy, 704 00:21:11,069 --> 00:21:14,029 can you hear the bass boom? 705 00:21:14,039 --> 00:21:15,150 ♪ I'm ready ♪ 706 00:21:14,039 --> 00:21:15,150 -♪ Whoo-hoo ♪ 707 00:21:15,150 --> 00:21:17,029 -♪ Life is sweet as honey ♪ 708 00:21:17,029 --> 00:21:19,180 ♪ Yeah, this beat cha-ching 709 00:21:17,029 --> 00:21:19,180 like money, hey ♪ 710 00:21:19,190 --> 00:21:21,150 -♪ Disco overload ♪ 711 00:21:21,150 --> 00:21:23,150 ♪ I'm into that, 712 00:21:21,150 --> 00:21:23,150 I'm good to go ♪ 713 00:21:23,150 --> 00:21:26,029 ♪ I'm diamond, 714 00:21:23,150 --> 00:21:26,029 you know I glow up ♪ 715 00:21:26,039 --> 00:21:27,230 -♪ Hey, so let's go, hey ♪ 716 00:21:27,230 --> 00:21:31,109 -♪ 'Cause I-I-I'm 717 00:21:27,230 --> 00:21:31,109 in the stars tonight ♪ 718 00:21:31,109 --> 00:21:34,200 ♪ So watch me bring the fire 719 00:21:31,109 --> 00:21:34,200 and set the night alight ♪ 720 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:36,200 -♪ Hey ♪ 721 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:40,039 -♪ Shinin' through the city 722 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:40,039 with a little funk and soul ♪ 723 00:21:40,039 --> 00:21:43,160 ♪ So I'mma light it up 724 00:21:40,039 --> 00:21:43,160 like dynamite ♪ 725 00:21:43,170 --> 00:21:45,039 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪ 726 00:21:45,039 --> 00:21:46,220 -♪ Bring a friend, 727 00:21:45,039 --> 00:21:46,220 join the crowd ♪ 728 00:21:46,230 --> 00:21:49,039 ♪ Whoever wanna come along ♪ 729 00:21:49,039 --> 00:21:51,039 ♪ Word up, talk the talk ♪ 730 00:21:51,039 --> 00:21:53,059 ♪ Just move 731 00:21:51,039 --> 00:21:53,059 like we off the wall ♪ 732 00:21:53,069 --> 00:21:55,059 ♪ Day or night, 733 00:21:53,069 --> 00:21:55,059 the sky's alight ♪ 734 00:21:55,069 --> 00:21:57,079 ♪ So we dance 735 00:21:55,069 --> 00:21:57,079 to the break of dawn ♪ 736 00:21:57,089 --> 00:21:59,160 -♪ Ladies and gentlemen, 737 00:21:57,089 --> 00:21:59,160 I got the medicine ♪ 738 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:02,000 ♪ So you should keep your eyes 739 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:02,000 on the ball ♪ 740 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:04,160 -♪ This is gettin' heavy, 741 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:04,160 can you hear the bass boom? ♪ 742 00:22:04,170 --> 00:22:06,000 ♪ I'm ready ♪ 743 00:22:04,170 --> 00:22:06,000 -♪ Whoo-hoo ♪ 744 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,140 -♪ Life is sweet as honey ♪ 745 00:22:07,150 --> 00:22:10,039 ♪ Yeah, this beat cha-ching 746 00:22:07,150 --> 00:22:10,039 like money, huh ♪ 747 00:22:10,039 --> 00:22:12,000 -♪ Disco overload ♪ 748 00:22:12,009 --> 00:22:14,009 ♪ I'm into that, 749 00:22:12,009 --> 00:22:14,009 I'm good to go ♪ 750 00:22:14,019 --> 00:22:17,009 ♪ I'm diamond, 751 00:22:14,019 --> 00:22:17,009 you know I glow up ♪ 752 00:22:17,009 --> 00:22:18,130 -♪ Let's go, hey ♪ 753 00:22:18,130 --> 00:22:21,210 -♪ 'Cause I-I-I'm 754 00:22:18,130 --> 00:22:21,210 in the stars tonight ♪ 755 00:22:21,220 --> 00:22:25,049 ♪ So watch me bring the fire 756 00:22:21,220 --> 00:22:25,049 and set the night alight ♪ 757 00:22:25,059 --> 00:22:27,049 -♪ Hey ♪ 758 00:22:27,049 --> 00:22:30,130 -♪ Shinin' through the city 759 00:22:27,049 --> 00:22:30,130 with a little funk and soul ♪ 760 00:22:30,130 --> 00:22:33,210 ♪ So I'mma light it up 761 00:22:30,130 --> 00:22:33,210 like dynamite ♪ 762 00:22:33,210 --> 00:22:35,089 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪ 763 00:22:35,099 --> 00:22:38,009 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 764 00:22:35,099 --> 00:22:38,009 na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na ♪ 765 00:22:38,009 --> 00:22:39,160 ♪ Life is dynamite ♪ 766 00:22:39,170 --> 00:22:42,039 ♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 767 00:22:39,170 --> 00:22:42,039 na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na ♪ 768 00:22:42,049 --> 00:22:44,009 ♪ Life is dynamite ♪ 769 00:22:44,019 --> 00:22:47,089 -♪ Shinin' through the city 770 00:22:44,019 --> 00:22:47,089 with a little funk and soul ♪ 771 00:22:47,099 --> 00:22:50,210 ♪ So I'mma light it up 772 00:22:47,099 --> 00:22:50,210 like dynamite ♪ 773 00:22:50,220 --> 00:22:52,069 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪ 774 00:22:52,079 --> 00:22:54,130 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 775 00:22:52,079 --> 00:22:54,130 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 776 00:22:54,130 --> 00:22:56,140 ♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 777 00:22:54,130 --> 00:22:56,140 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 778 00:22:56,140 --> 00:22:58,160 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 779 00:22:56,140 --> 00:22:58,160 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 780 00:22:58,170 --> 00:23:00,119 ♪ Light it up, dynamite ♪ 781 00:23:00,130 --> 00:23:02,220 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 782 00:23:00,130 --> 00:23:02,220 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 783 00:23:02,220 --> 00:23:05,009 ♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 784 00:23:02,220 --> 00:23:05,009 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 785 00:23:05,019 --> 00:23:07,019 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 786 00:23:05,019 --> 00:23:07,019 na-na, na-na, ayy ♪ 787 00:23:07,019 --> 00:23:08,160 ♪ Light it up, dynamite ♪ 788 00:23:08,170 --> 00:23:12,099 -♪ 'Cause I-I-I'm 789 00:23:08,170 --> 00:23:12,099 in the stars tonight ♪ 790 00:23:12,099 --> 00:23:16,019 ♪ So watch me bring the fire 791 00:23:12,099 --> 00:23:16,019 and set the night alight ♪ 792 00:23:16,019 --> 00:23:17,220 -♪ Let's go ♪ 793 00:23:17,230 --> 00:23:21,059 -♪ Shinin' through the city 794 00:23:17,230 --> 00:23:21,059 with a little funk and soul ♪ 795 00:23:21,059 --> 00:23:24,140 ♪ So I'mma light it up 796 00:23:21,059 --> 00:23:24,140 like dynamite ♪ 797 00:23:24,140 --> 00:23:26,019 ♪ This is ♪ 798 00:23:26,019 --> 00:23:29,089 ♪ 'Cause I-I-I'm 799 00:23:26,019 --> 00:23:29,089 in the stars tonight ♪ 800 00:23:29,099 --> 00:23:32,099 ♪ So watch me bring the fire 801 00:23:29,099 --> 00:23:32,099 and set the night alight ♪ 802 00:23:32,109 --> 00:23:34,099 -♪ Alight, oh ♪ 803 00:23:34,099 --> 00:23:38,029 -♪ Shinin' through the city 804 00:23:34,099 --> 00:23:38,029 with a little funk and soul ♪ 805 00:23:38,039 --> 00:23:41,109 ♪ So I'mma light it up 806 00:23:38,039 --> 00:23:41,109 like dynamite ♪ 807 00:23:41,109 --> 00:23:42,190 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪ 808 00:23:42,190 --> 00:23:45,109 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 809 00:23:42,190 --> 00:23:45,109 na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na 810 00:23:45,119 --> 00:23:47,019 ♪ Life is dynamite ♪ 811 00:23:47,029 --> 00:23:49,109 -♪ Dyn-na-na-na, 812 00:23:47,029 --> 00:23:49,109 na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na ♪ 813 00:23:49,109 --> 00:23:51,089 ♪ Life is dynamite ♪ 814 00:23:51,099 --> 00:23:54,210 -♪ Shinin' through the city 815 00:23:51,099 --> 00:23:54,210 with a little funk and soul ♪ 816 00:23:54,220 --> 00:23:58,069 ♪ So I'mma light it up 817 00:23:54,220 --> 00:23:58,069 like dynamite ♪ 818 00:23:58,079 --> 00:23:59,089 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪ 819 00:23:59,099 --> 00:24:01,230 -Dynamite. 820 00:24:01,230 --> 00:24:04,170 -Coming up, H.E.R. honors 821 00:24:01,230 --> 00:24:04,170 heroes of 2020 822 00:24:04,180 --> 00:24:06,109 with a special performance, 823 00:24:06,109 --> 00:24:09,049 and Bruce Springsteen delivers 824 00:24:06,109 --> 00:24:09,049 the headline of the night -- 825 00:24:09,059 --> 00:24:11,109 Time's Person of the Year. 826 00:24:11,109 --> 00:24:18,009 ♪♪♪ 827 00:24:18,019 --> 00:24:23,230 ♪♪♪ 828 00:24:28,039 --> 00:24:28,049 . 829 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:29,220 -Time Heroes of the Year, 830 00:24:29,109 --> 00:24:29,220 made possible by State Farm. 831 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:35,160 -In a trying year, 832 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:35,160 we needed heroes more than ever 833 00:24:35,170 --> 00:24:37,039 to protect us... 834 00:24:37,049 --> 00:24:40,000 -We do what we do because 835 00:24:37,049 --> 00:24:40,000 we love our community. 836 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,119 -...to shelter us... 837 00:24:41,119 --> 00:24:45,019 -Opening a door 838 00:24:41,119 --> 00:24:45,019 for someone is humanity. 839 00:24:45,029 --> 00:24:46,190 -...to nourish us. 840 00:24:46,200 --> 00:24:49,160 -I need to just focus on people 841 00:24:46,200 --> 00:24:49,160 that really need food. 842 00:24:49,170 --> 00:24:51,099 -There's no way I can stop. 843 00:24:51,109 --> 00:24:54,039 Some of them have become 844 00:24:51,109 --> 00:24:54,039 really special to me. 845 00:24:54,039 --> 00:24:58,150 -Tonight, we recognize 846 00:24:54,039 --> 00:24:58,150 the heroes who rose above. 847 00:24:58,160 --> 00:25:02,109 Here now with a musical tribute 848 00:24:58,160 --> 00:25:02,109 to our Heroes of the Year, 849 00:25:02,119 --> 00:25:03,230 H.E.R. 850 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:06,069 [ "Sometimes" plays ] 851 00:25:06,079 --> 00:25:13,130 ♪♪♪ 852 00:25:13,140 --> 00:25:16,200 -♪ Sometimes 853 00:25:13,140 --> 00:25:16,200 it don't go your way ♪ 854 00:25:16,210 --> 00:25:19,150 ♪ Sometimes you gotta ♪ 855 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:21,210 ♪ Sometimes ♪ 856 00:25:24,170 --> 00:25:28,099 ♪ I had a plan, 857 00:25:24,170 --> 00:25:28,099 I had it mapped out ♪ 858 00:25:30,170 --> 00:25:34,160 ♪ Oh, I knew where I was going 859 00:25:30,170 --> 00:25:34,160 when I left out ♪ 860 00:25:37,019 --> 00:25:43,079 ♪ You couldn't tell me that 861 00:25:37,019 --> 00:25:43,079 I wouldn't be there on time ♪ 862 00:25:43,089 --> 00:25:48,220 ♪ 'Cause I had some guarantees, 863 00:25:43,089 --> 00:25:48,220 I had a deadline ♪ 864 00:25:48,220 --> 00:25:54,220 ♪ But now I know things change 865 00:25:48,220 --> 00:25:54,220 for better or worse ♪ 866 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:57,049 ♪ You could say 867 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:57,049 that I'm the same ♪ 868 00:25:57,059 --> 00:26:00,210 ♪ But I ain't adjusted 869 00:25:57,059 --> 00:26:00,210 to all the hurt ♪ 870 00:26:00,220 --> 00:26:04,059 ♪ So many noes, so many yeses ♪ 871 00:26:04,069 --> 00:26:07,130 ♪ No one to blame, 872 00:26:04,069 --> 00:26:07,130 don't got the answers ♪ 873 00:26:07,140 --> 00:26:10,180 ♪ I felt the pain, 874 00:26:07,140 --> 00:26:10,180 I can attest it ♪ 875 00:26:10,180 --> 00:26:14,210 ♪ That's just the game, 876 00:26:10,180 --> 00:26:14,210 and I respect it, yeah ♪ 877 00:26:14,220 --> 00:26:18,220 ♪ 'Cause sometimes 878 00:26:14,220 --> 00:26:18,220 it don't go your way ♪ 879 00:26:18,220 --> 00:26:21,019 ♪ Sometimes ♪ 880 00:26:21,019 --> 00:26:27,089 ♪ And sometimes you gon' 881 00:26:21,019 --> 00:26:27,089 have those days, yeah ♪ 882 00:26:27,099 --> 00:26:33,190 ♪ And sometimes 883 00:26:27,099 --> 00:26:33,190 you'll feel out of place ♪ 884 00:26:33,190 --> 00:26:38,109 ♪ You can't promise me 885 00:26:33,190 --> 00:26:38,109 it'll be the same, no ♪ 886 00:26:38,109 --> 00:26:41,069 ♪ 'Cause sometimes change ♪ 887 00:26:41,069 --> 00:26:45,150 -♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 888 00:26:45,150 --> 00:26:53,029 ♪♪♪ 889 00:26:53,029 --> 00:27:00,150 ♪♪♪ 890 00:27:00,150 --> 00:27:08,039 ♪♪♪ 891 00:27:08,039 --> 00:27:10,190 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 892 00:27:10,200 --> 00:27:15,039 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 893 00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:27,119 -♪ 'Cause sometimes change ♪ 894 00:27:27,119 --> 00:27:32,059 ♪♪♪ 895 00:27:34,039 --> 00:27:37,200 -If you have any doubt 896 00:27:34,039 --> 00:27:37,200 about the global impact 897 00:27:37,210 --> 00:27:39,200 of the Black Lives Matter 898 00:27:37,210 --> 00:27:39,200 movement, 899 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:42,059 you need only look to France. 900 00:27:42,069 --> 00:27:44,019 There, one woman's 901 00:27:44,029 --> 00:27:46,160 tireless pursuit of justice 902 00:27:44,029 --> 00:27:46,160 for her brother 903 00:27:46,170 --> 00:27:49,200 has fueled an unprecedented 904 00:27:46,170 --> 00:27:49,200 public reckoning 905 00:27:49,210 --> 00:27:51,190 with racial injustice. 906 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:56,170 Our next Guardian of the year, 907 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:56,170 Assa Traoré. 908 00:27:56,180 --> 00:27:59,039 -[ Speaking French ] 909 00:28:22,049 --> 00:28:24,130 -Thousands marched 910 00:28:22,049 --> 00:28:24,130 into a Paris suburb 911 00:28:24,130 --> 00:28:26,049 to remember Adama Traoré, 912 00:28:26,059 --> 00:28:29,130 who died at the hands 913 00:28:26,059 --> 00:28:29,130 of French police four years ago. 914 00:29:17,029 --> 00:29:20,069 -Coming up, the ultimate 915 00:29:17,029 --> 00:29:20,069 recognition of influence -- 916 00:29:20,079 --> 00:29:23,130 the Time Person of the Year. 917 00:29:27,029 --> 00:29:27,039 . 918 00:29:28,089 --> 00:29:29,089 -In business, we're always 919 00:29:28,200 --> 00:29:29,089 chasing the next big disruption, 920 00:29:32,160 --> 00:29:34,230 but this year, it came to us. 921 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:37,109 The past 12 months 922 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:37,109 have altered the landscape 923 00:29:37,109 --> 00:29:39,190 in dramatic 924 00:29:37,109 --> 00:29:39,190 and challenging ways, 925 00:29:39,190 --> 00:29:42,029 yet as often occurs 926 00:29:39,190 --> 00:29:42,029 during a crisis, 927 00:29:42,029 --> 00:29:45,109 new technologies emerge 928 00:29:42,029 --> 00:29:45,109 not simply to meet the moment, 929 00:29:45,109 --> 00:29:47,069 but to dictate the future. 930 00:29:47,079 --> 00:29:51,190 Zoom is, without a doubt, that 931 00:29:47,079 --> 00:29:51,190 kind of transformational force. 932 00:29:51,190 --> 00:29:54,180 It has not only reinvented 933 00:29:51,190 --> 00:29:54,180 the modern workplace, 934 00:29:54,190 --> 00:29:58,039 but reshaped how we communicate 935 00:29:54,190 --> 00:29:58,039 in all spheres of life. 936 00:29:58,049 --> 00:30:01,000 Here's Stephanie Ruhle 937 00:29:58,049 --> 00:30:01,000 to lead a special Zoom chat 938 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:06,059 with the Time Business Person 939 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:06,059 of the Year, Eric Yuan. 940 00:30:06,069 --> 00:30:11,180 -Eric, the year 2020 has turned 941 00:30:06,069 --> 00:30:11,180 Zoom into a global phenomenon. 942 00:30:11,190 --> 00:30:14,099 Take us inside the last year 943 00:30:11,190 --> 00:30:14,099 for your life. 944 00:30:26,170 --> 00:30:29,000 -As a pastor, 945 00:30:26,170 --> 00:30:29,000 to be able to use Zoom 946 00:30:29,009 --> 00:30:31,039 allows us to still 947 00:30:29,009 --> 00:30:31,039 have service together. 948 00:30:31,039 --> 00:30:34,049 -I had students that were almost 949 00:30:31,039 --> 00:30:34,049 in depressive states, 950 00:30:34,059 --> 00:30:37,000 and they have all said, "I don't 951 00:30:34,059 --> 00:30:37,000 know what I would have done 952 00:30:37,009 --> 00:30:40,000 without this type of connection 953 00:30:37,009 --> 00:30:40,000 when we shut down." 954 00:30:40,009 --> 00:30:42,200 -I've been able to continue 955 00:30:40,009 --> 00:30:42,200 to work on a regular basis. 956 00:30:42,210 --> 00:30:44,079 -We got married on Zoom. 957 00:30:44,089 --> 00:30:48,039 -This provided pregnant women 958 00:30:44,089 --> 00:30:48,039 a very safe way 959 00:30:48,049 --> 00:30:51,079 to get the care that they need 960 00:30:48,049 --> 00:30:51,079 throughout their pregnancy. 961 00:30:51,089 --> 00:30:53,130 Never did I think 962 00:30:51,089 --> 00:30:53,130 that I would have the ability 963 00:30:53,130 --> 00:30:56,230 to work from home 964 00:30:53,130 --> 00:30:56,230 until a pandemic hit. 965 00:30:57,000 --> 00:30:59,150 -Eric, was it hard for you 966 00:30:57,000 --> 00:30:59,150 to get to a place 967 00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:02,230 where you felt like doctors 968 00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:02,230 could see patients securely 969 00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:04,029 using the platform? 970 00:31:22,009 --> 00:31:24,130 As a tech entrepreneur, 971 00:31:22,009 --> 00:31:24,130 do you believe 972 00:31:24,140 --> 00:31:27,220 you have a larger responsibility 973 00:31:24,140 --> 00:31:27,220 to do something better, 974 00:31:27,230 --> 00:31:29,150 greater for society? 975 00:31:47,059 --> 00:31:49,140 Thank you so much for joining 976 00:31:47,059 --> 00:31:49,140 me, and congratulations. 977 00:31:49,140 --> 00:31:51,009 What a year you've had. 978 00:31:51,019 --> 00:31:53,089 -We go down on Zoom 979 00:31:51,019 --> 00:31:53,089 to talk with friends. 980 00:31:53,099 --> 00:31:55,049 -Felt like a lifeline. 981 00:31:53,099 --> 00:31:55,049 -Birthday parties. 982 00:31:55,059 --> 00:31:57,000 -My Bar Mitzvah. 983 00:31:55,059 --> 00:31:57,000 -Opening different worlds. 984 00:31:57,009 --> 00:31:58,130 -Whole new world. 985 00:31:57,009 --> 00:31:58,130 -Very thankful. 986 00:31:58,140 --> 00:31:59,180 -Thank you, Zoom. 987 00:31:59,190 --> 00:32:02,140 -Thank you. 988 00:31:59,190 --> 00:32:02,140 -Gracias, Zoom! 989 00:32:02,150 --> 00:32:04,019 -The next Guardian has led 990 00:32:04,029 --> 00:32:05,230 America's 991 00:32:04,029 --> 00:32:05,230 infectious disease response 992 00:32:05,230 --> 00:32:09,180 for more than three decades, 993 00:32:05,230 --> 00:32:09,180 on both sides of the aisle. 994 00:32:09,190 --> 00:32:13,069 This year, he faced perhaps 995 00:32:09,190 --> 00:32:13,069 his greatest challenge yet, 996 00:32:13,069 --> 00:32:15,109 but he responded 997 00:32:13,069 --> 00:32:15,109 as he always has -- 998 00:32:15,119 --> 00:32:17,180 with a clear, 999 00:32:15,119 --> 00:32:17,180 unwavering commitment 1000 00:32:17,190 --> 00:32:19,150 to the scientific truth. 1001 00:32:19,150 --> 00:32:23,230 The next Guardian of the Year, 1002 00:32:19,150 --> 00:32:23,230 Dr. Anthony Fauci. 1003 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,170 -Fire Fauci! 1004 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,170 Fire Fauci! 1005 00:32:26,180 --> 00:32:30,049 -When you get something 1006 00:32:26,180 --> 00:32:30,049 as emotionally charged 1007 00:32:30,059 --> 00:32:32,150 as a major public health event, 1008 00:32:32,150 --> 00:32:34,230 the people who are looking 1009 00:32:32,150 --> 00:32:34,230 for somebody to get angry with 1010 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:36,190 make me the symbol 1011 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:36,190 and they hate me. 1012 00:32:36,200 --> 00:32:38,109 Do they hate Tony Fauci? 1013 00:32:38,119 --> 00:32:40,039 They don't even know 1014 00:32:38,119 --> 00:32:40,039 who Tony Fauci is. 1015 00:32:40,039 --> 00:32:41,160 -The nation's top doctor. 1016 00:32:40,039 --> 00:32:41,160 -Top expert. 1017 00:32:41,160 --> 00:32:43,119 -Dr. Anthony Fauci. 1018 00:32:43,119 --> 00:32:46,039 -I became very interested 1019 00:32:43,119 --> 00:32:46,039 in infectious diseases 1020 00:32:46,049 --> 00:32:49,119 because you can prevent them 1021 00:32:46,049 --> 00:32:49,119 and you can treat them. 1022 00:32:49,119 --> 00:32:52,180 And I was fascinated by science, 1023 00:32:52,190 --> 00:32:55,079 that you could discover 1024 00:32:52,190 --> 00:32:55,079 unknown things. 1025 00:32:55,089 --> 00:32:59,200 Everything I do now 1026 00:32:55,089 --> 00:32:59,200 I'm intensively interested in 1027 00:32:59,200 --> 00:33:02,119 and I'm really good at it. 1028 00:33:02,119 --> 00:33:06,000 We're dealing with clearly 1029 00:33:02,119 --> 00:33:06,000 an emerging infectious disease. 1030 00:33:06,009 --> 00:33:07,109 -Fueling fears of a pandemic. 1031 00:33:07,119 --> 00:33:08,200 -She is COVID positive. 1032 00:33:08,210 --> 00:33:11,079 -I'm declaring 1033 00:33:08,210 --> 00:33:11,079 a public health emergency. 1034 00:33:11,079 --> 00:33:12,200 -We turn to Dr. Anthony Fauci. 1035 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:14,180 -Is the worst yet to come, 1036 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:14,180 Dr. Fauci? 1037 00:33:14,190 --> 00:33:16,160 -Yes, things will get worse. 1038 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:19,180 When you get something 1039 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:19,180 like COVID-19, 1040 00:33:19,190 --> 00:33:22,049 it has the potential 1041 00:33:19,190 --> 00:33:22,049 of running wild. 1042 00:33:22,049 --> 00:33:24,000 -Surpassing 1 million deaths. 1043 00:33:24,009 --> 00:33:28,000 -That's the chilling aspect 1044 00:33:24,009 --> 00:33:28,000 of an evolving outbreak. 1045 00:33:28,009 --> 00:33:29,119 Every day we learn... 1046 00:33:29,130 --> 00:33:32,170 The actual virological aspect 1047 00:33:29,130 --> 00:33:32,170 is unprecedented, 1048 00:33:32,180 --> 00:33:35,210 but the impact on society 1049 00:33:32,180 --> 00:33:35,210 is unprecedented. 1050 00:33:35,220 --> 00:33:39,029 -Enormous economic, 1051 00:33:35,220 --> 00:33:39,029 psychological implications. 1052 00:33:39,039 --> 00:33:40,210 -It would, 1053 00:33:39,039 --> 00:33:40,210 but it would be temporary. 1054 00:33:40,220 --> 00:33:43,210 Things change 1055 00:33:40,220 --> 00:33:43,210 and evolve rapidly. 1056 00:33:43,210 --> 00:33:46,170 And you can't get frozen 1057 00:33:43,210 --> 00:33:46,170 in a state of saying, 1058 00:33:46,170 --> 00:33:48,049 "I think I know 1059 00:33:46,170 --> 00:33:48,049 everything about this," 1060 00:33:48,059 --> 00:33:50,109 because you're gonna 1061 00:33:48,059 --> 00:33:50,109 get surprised for sure. 1062 00:33:50,119 --> 00:33:52,170 -No more masks! 1063 00:33:52,180 --> 00:33:54,150 No more masks! 1064 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:58,069 -Now instead of worrying solely 1065 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:58,069 about developing vaccines, 1066 00:33:58,079 --> 00:34:02,000 Dr. Fauci finds himself forced 1067 00:33:58,079 --> 00:34:02,000 to defend science itself. 1068 00:34:02,009 --> 00:34:05,079 -The one thing 1069 00:34:02,009 --> 00:34:05,079 you don't want to do is guess. 1070 00:34:05,089 --> 00:34:09,099 The world is craving clarity, 1071 00:34:05,089 --> 00:34:09,099 honesty, 1072 00:34:09,099 --> 00:34:11,179 courage to stick up 1073 00:34:09,099 --> 00:34:11,179 for what's right. 1074 00:34:11,179 --> 00:34:14,019 I served six presidents, 1075 00:34:11,179 --> 00:34:14,019 and I have never... 1076 00:34:14,030 --> 00:34:18,000 You want to base what you say 1077 00:34:14,030 --> 00:34:18,000 on scientific data. 1078 00:34:18,010 --> 00:34:19,219 Public health knows no politics. 1079 00:34:19,230 --> 00:34:22,179 You're just driven by the truth. 1080 00:34:22,179 --> 00:34:27,059 ♪♪♪ 1081 00:34:27,059 --> 00:34:32,000 -When we return, a moment 1082 00:34:27,059 --> 00:34:32,000 365 days in the making -- 1083 00:34:32,010 --> 00:34:35,119 Bruce Springsteen announces 1084 00:34:32,010 --> 00:34:35,119 Time's Person of the Year. 1085 00:34:39,019 --> 00:34:39,030 . 1086 00:34:42,190 --> 00:34:43,010 -Good evening. 1087 00:34:43,219 --> 00:34:45,230 The events of 2020 1088 00:34:43,219 --> 00:34:45,230 have changed us 1089 00:34:45,230 --> 00:34:49,099 in ways that were unthinkable 1090 00:34:45,230 --> 00:34:49,099 until this year. 1091 00:34:49,110 --> 00:34:52,230 A once-in-a-generation health 1092 00:34:49,110 --> 00:34:52,230 crisis has rocked our lives 1093 00:34:52,230 --> 00:34:57,150 while also demonstrating the 1094 00:34:52,230 --> 00:34:57,150 resilience of the human spirit. 1095 00:34:57,150 --> 00:35:00,150 A rallying cry for justice 1096 00:34:57,150 --> 00:35:00,150 and equality 1097 00:35:00,150 --> 00:35:02,110 has rung out around the world. 1098 00:35:02,110 --> 00:35:04,030 And across the nation, 1099 00:35:04,030 --> 00:35:07,030 a record number of Americans 1100 00:35:04,030 --> 00:35:07,030 made their voice heard, 1101 00:35:07,030 --> 00:35:09,190 making history along the way. 1102 00:35:09,199 --> 00:35:11,150 For nearly 100 years, 1103 00:35:11,150 --> 00:35:14,139 Time has named 1104 00:35:11,150 --> 00:35:14,139 the Person of the Year. 1105 00:35:14,150 --> 00:35:19,030 In 2020, the 1106 00:35:14,150 --> 00:35:19,030 Time Person of the Year is... 1107 00:35:19,030 --> 00:35:21,030 President-elect Joe Biden 1108 00:35:21,030 --> 00:35:24,230 and Vice President-elect 1109 00:35:21,030 --> 00:35:24,230 Kamala Harris. 1110 00:35:24,230 --> 00:35:28,000 -Time has always had a special 1111 00:35:24,230 --> 00:35:28,000 connection to the presidency. 1112 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,199 Every elected president 1113 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,199 since FDR 1114 00:35:29,199 --> 00:35:32,139 has been Person of the Year 1115 00:35:29,199 --> 00:35:32,139 at some point during their term. 1116 00:35:32,150 --> 00:35:35,099 This is the first time we've 1117 00:35:32,150 --> 00:35:35,099 also named a vice president 1118 00:35:35,110 --> 00:35:37,030 as Person of the Year. 1119 00:35:37,039 --> 00:35:40,119 The Biden-Harris ticket 1120 00:35:37,039 --> 00:35:40,119 represents something historic. 1121 00:35:40,130 --> 00:35:43,119 -Thank you for the honor. 1122 00:35:40,130 --> 00:35:43,119 -Thank you very much. Thank you. 1123 00:35:43,119 --> 00:35:46,150 -Person of the Year is not 1124 00:35:43,119 --> 00:35:46,150 just about the year that was, 1125 00:35:46,159 --> 00:35:49,079 but about where we're headed. 1126 00:35:49,090 --> 00:35:51,159 And the next four years 1127 00:35:49,090 --> 00:35:51,159 are going to be 1128 00:35:51,159 --> 00:35:55,150 an enormous test of them 1129 00:35:51,159 --> 00:35:55,150 and all of us to see 1130 00:35:55,159 --> 00:36:00,039 whether they can bring about 1131 00:35:55,159 --> 00:36:00,039 the unity they've promised. 1132 00:36:00,050 --> 00:36:03,070 Do you think this is a do-or-die 1133 00:36:00,050 --> 00:36:03,070 moment for democracy? 1134 00:36:03,079 --> 00:36:06,079 -This moment was 1135 00:36:03,079 --> 00:36:06,079 one of those do-or-die moments. 1136 00:36:06,079 --> 00:36:09,170 Had Trump won, I think we would 1137 00:36:06,079 --> 00:36:09,170 have changed the nature 1138 00:36:09,170 --> 00:36:12,130 of who we are as a country 1139 00:36:09,170 --> 00:36:12,130 for a long time. 1140 00:36:12,130 --> 00:36:14,110 ♪♪♪ 1141 00:36:14,119 --> 00:36:16,119 -You have always been 1142 00:36:14,119 --> 00:36:16,119 so action-oriented. 1143 00:36:16,130 --> 00:36:18,210 -Yeah. 1144 00:36:16,130 --> 00:36:18,210 -So, what is the first thing 1145 00:36:18,210 --> 00:36:21,119 that you want to do 1146 00:36:18,210 --> 00:36:21,119 in that role? 1147 00:36:21,130 --> 00:36:23,090 -We're at a moment 1148 00:36:21,130 --> 00:36:23,090 where we're being confronted 1149 00:36:23,090 --> 00:36:26,170 by many crises 1150 00:36:23,090 --> 00:36:26,170 that have converged. 1151 00:36:26,170 --> 00:36:29,010 We're talking about 1152 00:36:26,170 --> 00:36:29,010 a public-health crisis. 1153 00:36:29,010 --> 00:36:31,230 We are in the midst 1154 00:36:29,010 --> 00:36:31,230 of an economic crisis, 1155 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:34,199 a long overdue reckoning 1156 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:34,199 on racial injustice, 1157 00:36:34,210 --> 00:36:36,090 and a climate crisis. 1158 00:36:36,090 --> 00:36:38,070 We got a lot of things 1159 00:36:36,090 --> 00:36:38,070 that we need to handle, 1160 00:36:38,079 --> 00:36:40,159 and we multitask 1161 00:36:38,079 --> 00:36:40,159 to address them all. 1162 00:36:40,170 --> 00:36:44,010 -Biden was running on a message 1163 00:36:40,170 --> 00:36:44,010 of unity and healing 1164 00:36:44,010 --> 00:36:49,010 at a moment when the country 1165 00:36:44,010 --> 00:36:49,010 was sicker and more divided 1166 00:36:49,010 --> 00:36:51,179 than almost any time 1167 00:36:49,010 --> 00:36:51,179 in American history. 1168 00:36:51,190 --> 00:36:55,059 -Four more years! 1169 00:36:51,190 --> 00:36:55,059 Four more years! 1170 00:36:55,070 --> 00:36:57,139 -This obviously was 1171 00:36:55,070 --> 00:36:57,139 an election like no other, 1172 00:36:57,150 --> 00:36:59,090 a campaign like no other. 1173 00:36:59,099 --> 00:37:00,139 -The question is -- 1174 00:36:59,099 --> 00:37:00,139 -...new Supreme Court Justice. 1175 00:37:00,139 --> 00:37:02,050 -The question -- 1176 00:37:00,139 --> 00:37:02,050 -Radical left. 1177 00:37:02,059 --> 00:37:03,179 -Will you shut up, man? 1178 00:37:02,059 --> 00:37:03,179 -Who is your -- Listen. 1179 00:37:03,190 --> 00:37:05,219 -The country's in deep trouble, 1180 00:37:05,219 --> 00:37:07,210 and Donald Trump 1181 00:37:05,219 --> 00:37:07,210 was just a symptom 1182 00:37:07,219 --> 00:37:10,059 to reveal how deep 1183 00:37:07,219 --> 00:37:10,059 the trouble actually is. 1184 00:37:10,059 --> 00:37:13,219 -You will not replace us! 1185 00:37:10,059 --> 00:37:13,219 You will not replace us! 1186 00:37:13,219 --> 00:37:16,119 -Joe Biden saw what happened 1187 00:37:13,219 --> 00:37:16,119 in Charlottesville 1188 00:37:16,130 --> 00:37:21,099 as a symptom 1189 00:37:16,130 --> 00:37:21,099 of a deeper American disease 1190 00:37:21,099 --> 00:37:25,130 that only he could fix. 1191 00:37:25,139 --> 00:37:27,219 -I am convinced 1192 00:37:25,139 --> 00:37:27,219 that the American public 1193 00:37:27,219 --> 00:37:32,030 is looking for the possibilities 1194 00:37:27,219 --> 00:37:32,030 that are available out there. 1195 00:37:32,030 --> 00:37:34,019 They know we're so much better 1196 00:37:32,030 --> 00:37:34,019 than this. 1197 00:37:34,030 --> 00:37:37,019 When I ran, I said, this is 1198 00:37:34,030 --> 00:37:37,019 about who we are as a nation, 1199 00:37:37,030 --> 00:37:39,099 who we're going to be, 1200 00:37:37,030 --> 00:37:39,099 what we want to be. 1201 00:37:39,110 --> 00:37:41,139 The American people stepped up. 1202 00:37:41,150 --> 00:37:43,070 [ Crowd cheering ] 1203 00:37:43,070 --> 00:37:44,230 -It starts at the top, 1204 00:37:44,230 --> 00:37:49,010 and if you see a divisive 1205 00:37:44,230 --> 00:37:49,010 leader, it trickles down. 1206 00:37:49,019 --> 00:37:52,219 -The worst job of any governor. 1207 00:37:49,019 --> 00:37:52,219 Fake news media. 1208 00:37:52,230 --> 00:37:55,070 -The words 1209 00:37:52,230 --> 00:37:55,070 of a president matter. 1210 00:37:55,079 --> 00:37:58,230 Whether they're good presidents 1211 00:37:55,079 --> 00:37:58,230 or bad, they matter. 1212 00:37:58,230 --> 00:38:00,190 When I first announced 1213 00:37:58,230 --> 00:38:00,190 my candidacy, 1214 00:38:00,190 --> 00:38:02,179 what I got most criticized for 1215 00:38:02,190 --> 00:38:05,150 was I said 1216 00:38:02,190 --> 00:38:05,150 we had to unite America, 1217 00:38:05,150 --> 00:38:07,190 that we weren't going to respond 1218 00:38:05,150 --> 00:38:07,190 to hate with hate, 1219 00:38:07,190 --> 00:38:10,150 had to restore 1220 00:38:07,190 --> 00:38:10,150 the soul of the country. 1221 00:38:10,159 --> 00:38:12,150 And I never came off 1222 00:38:10,159 --> 00:38:12,150 that message 1223 00:38:12,150 --> 00:38:14,139 because that's my objective. 1224 00:38:14,150 --> 00:38:16,059 -The promise 1225 00:38:14,150 --> 00:38:16,059 of a Biden candidacy 1226 00:38:16,070 --> 00:38:19,039 was always 1227 00:38:16,070 --> 00:38:19,039 about turning the clock back 1228 00:38:19,050 --> 00:38:23,150 to a sort of gentler, 1229 00:38:19,050 --> 00:38:23,150 more civil, more decent time 1230 00:38:23,159 --> 00:38:25,079 in American politics. 1231 00:38:25,079 --> 00:38:28,039 But the divisions don't end 1232 00:38:25,079 --> 00:38:28,039 when the election does. 1233 00:38:28,039 --> 00:38:30,000 [ Cheers and applause ] 1234 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:33,159 -What a testament it is 1235 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:33,159 to Joe's character 1236 00:38:33,159 --> 00:38:36,159 that he had the audacity 1237 00:38:33,159 --> 00:38:36,159 to break one 1238 00:38:36,159 --> 00:38:40,190 of the most substantial barriers 1239 00:38:36,159 --> 00:38:40,190 that exists in our country 1240 00:38:40,199 --> 00:38:43,099 and select a woman 1241 00:38:40,199 --> 00:38:43,099 as his vice president. 1242 00:38:43,110 --> 00:38:45,000 [ Cheers and applause ] 1243 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:47,199 -Kamala takes us 1244 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:47,199 to that next chapter 1245 00:38:47,199 --> 00:38:50,119 from the moment 1246 00:38:47,199 --> 00:38:50,119 she walked across that stage -- 1247 00:38:50,119 --> 00:38:54,110 she is someone that 1248 00:38:50,119 --> 00:38:54,110 we've never seen before 1249 00:38:54,119 --> 00:38:57,210 in one of the top two jobs 1250 00:38:54,119 --> 00:38:57,210 in the country. 1251 00:38:57,210 --> 00:39:00,119 -I get frustrated 1252 00:38:57,210 --> 00:39:00,119 'cause dozens of nations 1253 00:39:00,130 --> 00:39:01,199 have had women 1254 00:39:00,130 --> 00:39:01,199 in their highest offices -- 1255 00:39:01,210 --> 00:39:03,079 we have not. 1256 00:39:03,090 --> 00:39:06,039 And I'm proud 1257 00:39:03,090 --> 00:39:06,039 that he made it plain early 1258 00:39:06,050 --> 00:39:08,210 that, "I'm going to choose a 1259 00:39:06,050 --> 00:39:08,210 woman to be my vice president." 1260 00:39:08,210 --> 00:39:12,130 And in that boom, he's now 1261 00:39:08,210 --> 00:39:12,130 changed American history. 1262 00:39:12,130 --> 00:39:14,050 [ Indistinct conversations ] 1263 00:39:14,059 --> 00:39:16,070 -And I looked for someone who, 1264 00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:18,010 if, in fact, 1265 00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:18,010 something happened to me, 1266 00:39:18,010 --> 00:39:20,230 I knew they could take over, 1267 00:39:18,010 --> 00:39:20,230 and that's Kamala. 1268 00:39:21,000 --> 00:39:22,119 [ Cheers and applause ] 1269 00:39:22,130 --> 00:39:24,130 Look, 1270 00:39:22,130 --> 00:39:24,130 she is straight as an arrow. 1271 00:39:24,130 --> 00:39:27,030 She is really, really bright. 1272 00:39:27,039 --> 00:39:32,190 She is tough, but yet she has 1273 00:39:27,039 --> 00:39:32,190 a heart that understands 1274 00:39:32,199 --> 00:39:35,210 what it's like to be 1275 00:39:32,199 --> 00:39:35,210 on the other side of prejudice. 1276 00:39:35,210 --> 00:39:38,210 -This is a moment in time 1277 00:39:35,210 --> 00:39:38,210 that is requiring us to fight. 1278 00:39:38,219 --> 00:39:44,199 Joe understands that we have 1279 00:39:38,219 --> 00:39:44,199 different life experiences, 1280 00:39:44,210 --> 00:39:49,139 but we also have an incredible 1281 00:39:44,210 --> 00:39:49,139 amount of shared values -- 1282 00:39:49,139 --> 00:39:52,210 we both have spent our entire 1283 00:39:49,139 --> 00:39:52,210 careers in public service. 1284 00:39:52,219 --> 00:39:55,099 And I think that's 1285 00:39:52,219 --> 00:39:55,099 what makes ours 1286 00:39:55,099 --> 00:39:59,010 a full and very robust 1287 00:39:55,099 --> 00:39:59,010 partnership. 1288 00:39:59,019 --> 00:40:01,050 ♪♪♪ 1289 00:40:01,059 --> 00:40:03,059 -Some of the criticisms of him 1290 00:40:03,059 --> 00:40:05,010 were of whether 1291 00:40:03,059 --> 00:40:05,010 the black community 1292 00:40:05,019 --> 00:40:06,219 could trust him 1293 00:40:05,019 --> 00:40:06,219 to look after their interests, 1294 00:40:06,219 --> 00:40:09,090 and so putting the first 1295 00:40:06,219 --> 00:40:09,090 African-American woman 1296 00:40:09,099 --> 00:40:10,219 on a presidential ticket 1297 00:40:10,219 --> 00:40:14,099 was a way of repairing 1298 00:40:10,219 --> 00:40:14,099 that breach, in some ways. 1299 00:40:14,110 --> 00:40:16,010 -We want 1300 00:40:14,110 --> 00:40:16,010 to see it for what it is, 1301 00:40:16,019 --> 00:40:18,190 because Kamala Harris -- 1302 00:40:16,019 --> 00:40:18,190 it's important that she's there, 1303 00:40:18,190 --> 00:40:20,030 but we need to see policies. 1304 00:40:20,039 --> 00:40:21,190 We need to understand 1305 00:40:20,039 --> 00:40:21,190 the limitations 1306 00:40:21,190 --> 00:40:25,059 of a certain kind of 1307 00:40:21,190 --> 00:40:25,059 representational politics. 1308 00:40:25,070 --> 00:40:27,179 They're going to have to address 1309 00:40:25,070 --> 00:40:27,179 the fundamental inequality 1310 00:40:27,190 --> 00:40:29,059 at the heart of the country. 1311 00:40:29,070 --> 00:40:31,139 And then they're going to 1312 00:40:29,070 --> 00:40:31,139 have to figure out 1313 00:40:31,150 --> 00:40:34,099 how to finally rid us 1314 00:40:31,150 --> 00:40:34,099 of this belief 1315 00:40:34,110 --> 00:40:36,219 that white people matter 1316 00:40:34,110 --> 00:40:36,219 more than others. 1317 00:40:36,230 --> 00:40:40,070 -What do you say 1318 00:40:36,230 --> 00:40:40,070 to black Americans, immigrants, 1319 00:40:40,079 --> 00:40:44,030 others who feel victimized 1320 00:40:40,079 --> 00:40:44,030 by the Trump administration 1321 00:40:44,030 --> 00:40:48,110 and have no interest in uniting 1322 00:40:44,030 --> 00:40:48,110 with Trump supporters? 1323 00:40:48,110 --> 00:40:50,070 -When George Floyd occurred, 1324 00:40:50,079 --> 00:40:53,090 I was cautioned 1325 00:40:50,079 --> 00:40:53,090 by some really smart people, 1326 00:40:53,099 --> 00:40:55,190 you know, 1327 00:40:53,099 --> 00:40:55,190 "Don't go out and talk about 1328 00:40:55,190 --> 00:40:57,230 racial inequity, 1329 00:40:55,190 --> 00:40:57,230 systematic racism. 1330 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,039 Don't mention it because 1331 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,039 you can lose the suburbs." 1332 00:41:00,039 --> 00:41:01,159 My argument all along was 1333 00:41:01,170 --> 00:41:03,139 the American people 1334 00:41:01,170 --> 00:41:03,139 do want to see justice, 1335 00:41:03,150 --> 00:41:06,119 and they understood things 1336 00:41:03,150 --> 00:41:06,119 were out of whack 1337 00:41:06,119 --> 00:41:07,219 and they had to change them. 1338 00:41:07,230 --> 00:41:10,199 -...united, 1339 00:41:07,230 --> 00:41:10,199 we'll never be divided! 1340 00:41:10,199 --> 00:41:12,199 -This was a pandemic election, 1341 00:41:12,199 --> 00:41:16,039 and we have to realize 1342 00:41:12,199 --> 00:41:16,039 that we got victory here 1343 00:41:16,039 --> 00:41:19,070 because the most oppressed 1344 00:41:16,039 --> 00:41:19,070 and suppressed voters 1345 00:41:19,079 --> 00:41:22,159 fought like hell 1346 00:41:19,079 --> 00:41:22,159 to make it happen. 1347 00:41:22,170 --> 00:41:27,110 -Part of what I think settles 1348 00:41:22,170 --> 00:41:27,110 some of these questions 1349 00:41:27,119 --> 00:41:31,199 is to work your behinds off 1350 00:41:27,119 --> 00:41:31,199 for a more just America. 1351 00:41:31,199 --> 00:41:33,199 -I don't think there's ever been 1352 00:41:31,199 --> 00:41:33,199 a president and vice president 1353 00:41:33,210 --> 00:41:35,159 to take office in a moment 1354 00:41:33,210 --> 00:41:35,159 like this 1355 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:37,110 where we don't 1356 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:37,110 just disagree on issues -- 1357 00:41:37,119 --> 00:41:39,230 we disagree on basic facts. 1358 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:42,000 What happens 1359 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:42,000 to the American experiment 1360 00:41:42,010 --> 00:41:43,210 in this kind of chaos? 1361 00:41:43,210 --> 00:41:47,110 -None of us should be waiting 1362 00:41:43,210 --> 00:41:47,110 on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 1363 00:41:47,119 --> 00:41:49,210 to fix everything. 1364 00:41:49,210 --> 00:41:52,090 We are the people 1365 00:41:49,210 --> 00:41:52,090 for this moment. 1366 00:41:52,090 --> 00:41:55,050 -The goal 1367 00:41:52,090 --> 00:41:55,050 is a more just America, 1368 00:41:55,050 --> 00:41:57,030 and people 1369 00:41:55,050 --> 00:41:57,030 cannot only dream dreams, 1370 00:41:57,039 --> 00:41:59,210 but can make those dreams 1371 00:41:57,039 --> 00:41:59,210 a reality. 1372 00:41:59,210 --> 00:42:01,130 -You know, 1373 00:41:59,210 --> 00:42:01,130 my mother had many sayings, 1374 00:42:01,139 --> 00:42:03,030 but one of them was, 1375 00:42:03,039 --> 00:42:05,010 "While you may be 1376 00:42:03,039 --> 00:42:05,010 the first to do many things, 1377 00:42:05,010 --> 00:42:06,210 make sure you're not the last." 1378 00:42:06,210 --> 00:42:09,210 That's about legacy. 1379 00:42:06,210 --> 00:42:09,210 That's about creating a pathway. 1380 00:42:09,210 --> 00:42:11,210 That's about leaving 1381 00:42:09,210 --> 00:42:11,210 the door more open 1382 00:42:11,210 --> 00:42:14,010 than it was when you walked in. 1383 00:42:14,010 --> 00:42:18,039 -I think this is 1384 00:42:14,010 --> 00:42:18,039 an opportunity to establish 1385 00:42:18,050 --> 00:42:22,119 that out of our diversity comes 1386 00:42:18,050 --> 00:42:22,119 enormous, enormous strength. 1387 00:42:22,130 --> 00:42:23,210 We're seeing 1388 00:42:22,130 --> 00:42:23,210 all over this nation, 1389 00:42:23,219 --> 00:42:26,019 all cities 1390 00:42:23,219 --> 00:42:26,019 and all parts of the country -- 1391 00:42:26,019 --> 00:42:28,099 indeed, across the world -- 1392 00:42:28,099 --> 00:42:31,219 an outpouring of joy, of hope, 1393 00:42:28,099 --> 00:42:31,219 renewed faith 1394 00:42:31,219 --> 00:42:34,139 in tomorrow -- 1395 00:42:31,219 --> 00:42:34,139 bring a better day. 1396 00:42:34,150 --> 00:42:37,059 [ Cheers and applause ] 1397 00:42:37,070 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