Bill Clinton boldly challenges Hillary Clinton critics: 'This woman has never been satisfied with the status quo in anything'

Former President Bill Clinton laid out a powerful case for Hillary Clinton to become the next president of the United States on Tuesday night, explaining that she is the "best darn change maker" he's ever known.

While he never mentioned rival Bernie Sanders by name, he made an open appeal to the disaffected independent voters who have been quick to paint Hillary Clinton as part of the establishment because of her long political career.

After describing the beginning of their relationship and decades she spent working on the sidelines, then in the White House and in the Senate, he made a point to talk about the "real" woman he has known for decades.

See the Clintons throughout the years:

"What's the difference in what I told you and what they said? How do you square it? You can't. One is real, the other is made up," he said.

He insisted that anyone who knew Hillary Clinton well "would say 'this woman has never been satisfied with the status quo in anything.'"

During his speech that lasted for nearly an hour, the president described his wife as his best friend, the best mother in the world. He also highlighted his daughter Chelsea Clinton's maternal skills, and gave a special shoutout to first lady Michelle Obama, which drew a standing ovation from the audience.

But he also painted his wife as an agent of change, highlighting her track record in child advocacy and health care. But he also insisted she was not just the right woman for the job, but also the right woman for the moment.

Watch Bill tell the story of first meeting Hillary:

"For this time, Hillary is uniquely qualified to seize the opportunity and reduce the risk we face, and she is still the best darn change maker I have ever known," he said.

"You can drop her in any trouble spot -- pick one -- come back in a month and somehow, someway she will have made it better."

And in a speech that highlighted his own impressive oratory skills, he perfectly contrasted those skills with his wife's work ethic, nothing that giving speeches is easy in comparison to enacting change.