On September 4, 2012, Gabbard was granted a prime time speaking slot at the Democrat National Convention. During the speech, she praised Obama and Biden as strong advocates for military families.
“Aloha. I’m Tulsi Gabbard, candidate for Congress in Hawai’i, and a Captain in the Army National Guard. When I stepped down from the State Legislature, where I served, and headed to a war zone, I joined a long, proud, line of Americans who sacrificed to make us the land of the free, and the home of the brave. As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war. The sacrifices made by our troops and military families are immeasurable. These days, it’s often women in uniform – moms, wives, even grandmothers – who deploy and leave their families behind. Such heroes and patriots need and deserve leaders who truly understand and care about their hardships, and will fight for them. Leaders like President and Michelle Obama, and Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden…the strongest advocates our military families could ever have…”