Vice President Kamala Harris gave a concession speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon after losing the presidential election to Donald Trump.
“My heart is full today,” Harris said verbally. speech To her supporters.
“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, what we fought for, and what we voted for,” she added. “But hear me, as long as we never give up, and as long as we keep fighting, the light of America's promise will always burn bright.”
Harris' speech came early Wednesday morning, more than 12 hours after Trump's election was declared. According to daily wireCurrently, Trump has 301 electoral votes to Harris's 226, showing an excellent performance in Arizona.
Although Harris said she had conceded in the election, the vice president vowed that she would “not concede on the fight that fuels this campaign.”
“I’m so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it,” she said. “Over the 107 days of this campaign, we have intentionally worked to build communities and build coalitions, bringing together people from all walks of life and backgrounds, united by love for our country.”
Harris also said she had previously spoken to Trump on the phone and congratulated him on his victory.
“I also told him I was going to help him and his team with the transition,” she continued. “And we will have a peaceful transfer of power.”
Harris said she will continue to fight for the American people.
“I want a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, a future where American women have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies without being told what to do by the government. I will never give up the fight.”
“We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and streets from gun violence,” she added. “And America, we believe in democracy, the rule of law, equal justice, and the sacred belief that each of us, no matter who we are or where we start, has some basics. I will never give up the fight for a cause.'' Rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld. ”
Harris also insisted that Democrats “will continue to fight this fight in the polling places, in the courts, and in the public square.”
Towards the end of her speech, Harris introduced the saying, “You can only see the stars when it's dark enough.”
“I know many people feel we are entering dark times, but in the interest of all of us I hope that is not the case,” she said. “America, if you will, let us fill our skies with the light of a billion bright stars. Lights of optimism, faith, truth and service.”
Shortly after her concession speech, President Joe Biden broke his silence after his election loss and said she was “the best decision I ever made.”
Biden: “What America witnessed today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply respect. She was a great partner and public servant, full of integrity, courage, and character.'' said X Wednesday evening.
“Under extraordinary circumstances, she demonstrated what is possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a country that is freer, fairer, and full of more opportunity for all Americans.” “We took the lead in a historic campaign to give shape to what will become of us.” continued.
What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply respect.
She is a wonderful partner and public servant, full of integrity, courage and character.
Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that crystallized what is possible if…
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 6, 2024
“As I've said before, choosing Mr. Kamala was the very first decision I made when I became a presidential candidate in 2020. It was the best decision I ever made.” added the president.
“Her story represents America's best story, and as she made clear today, I have no doubt that she will continue to write that story. Most of all, she will continue to be a champion and a leader that our children will look up to for generations to come. Sho. ”
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