Statement by Senator Bernie Sanders on the Nevada Democratic Party Convention

BISMARCK, N.D. - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday issued the following statement ahead of Saturday's Nevada Democratic Party convention:

"I want to thank my supporters in Nevada. Together, we are creating transformational change in America through honest and dignified discussion of the issues facing our citizens. We share a commitment to electing progressive Democrats up-and-down the ballot in Nevada and across the country and are committed to soundly defeating Donald Trump and the right-wing Republican agenda. Working together respectfully and constructively on Saturday at the Nevada Democratic convention will move us closer to those essential goals."