At DNC, Rep. Schiff refers to Trump as a ‘man with no vision’ who will divide Americans

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) joined about a dozen Democrats Wednesday afternoon at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, advocating for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and adding his thoughts as to why he believes GOP nominee Donald Trump would be detrimental to the United States’ foreign relations.

The 28th District congressman, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, focused his remarks around international affairs, telling attendees of his knowledge of threats Americans face and that the country needs a candidate who can address those issues head-on.

“Will we pick a man with no vision, who cowers behind angry rhetoric?” said Schiff about Trump. “Or will we pick a woman of courage, conviction and compassion?”

Schiff continued: “With malice toward all and charity for none, Trump would separate us from the world and divide us here at home.”

Trump has been criticized for his foreign-affair policies. He recently encouraged Russians to hack into Clinton’s email account.

“In Trump’s world, NATO is a relic, Putin an ally, Tiananmen an example and torture our instrument,” Schiff said. “This is not leadership. This is calamity.”

The congressman is pulling for nominee Hillary Clinton, claiming that she understands how immigrants have strengthened the country.

Playing off of Trump’s ties with casinos, Schiff said the Republican nominee “would gamble on the greatness of America,” adding that Clinton is “a woman with a brilliant mind, a resolute heart, a steady hand and a passion for the betterment of humankind.”

Schiff is the representative for the 28th Congressional District, which includes Glendale, Burbank and La Cañada Flintridge.

The congressman has also been vocal in his attempts to have the president recognize the Armenian Genocide.