Trump vs Harris: Key quotes from the historic US presidential debate

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked horns in a fierce debate on Tuesday (Sep 10). This will likely be their only official presidential clash before the elections that are scheduled to take place on November 5.

Here are the key quotes

Economy

"Look, we've had a terrible economy, because inflation, which is really known as a country buster," said Trump. "I believe in the ambition, the aspirations, the dreams of the American people, and that is why I imagine and have actually a plan to build what I call an opportunity economy," said Harris.

Israel-Gaza conflict

"It must end immediately, and the way it will end is we need a ceasefire deal, and we need the hostages out," said Harris. "She hates Israel. If she's president, I believe that Israel will not exist within two years from now," said Trump to which Harris responded: "That's absolutely not true. I have my entire career and life supported Israel and the Israeli people."

Russia-Ukraine war

"I want the war to stop. I want to save lives," Trump said when asked if he wanted Ukraine to win the war with Russia. "If Donald Trump were president, Putin would be sitting in Kyiv right now," replied Harris.

Assassination Attempt

"I probably took a bullet to the head for the things they say about me," said Trump.