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We're going to keep our promises,
he said but gave little detail of how he might achieve his motto
While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,
Harris said in her short, powerful speech at Howard University, her alma mater
I just hope he'll make the price of groceries and gas more reasonable,
Archuleta told AFPI know many people feel like we are entering a dark time,
she said, her voice hoarse as she made her first public remarks since Trump's surprisingly heavy victoryIt's a political victory that our country has never seen before,
Trump saidSo I'm hoping that he'll improve the economy,
Archuleta told AFP
Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power and we don't just respect that, we cherish it,
Clinton said
At the same time, in our nation, we owe loyalty, not to a president or a party, but to the Constitution of the United States. And loyalty to our conscience and to our God. My allegiance to all three is why I am here to say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people."
She continuedI will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions and aspirations. Where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do,
she saidTo the young people who are watching, it is okay to feel sad and disappointed but please know it's going to be okay. On the campaign, I would often say, 'When we fight, We win.' But here's the thing, sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win,
she saidTo the young people in particular, I hope you will hear this. I have...spent my entire adult life fighting for what I believe in. I've had successes, and I've had setbacks. Sometimes, really painful ones. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks, too,
she saidThe outcome of this election is not what we hoped, not what we fought, not what we voted for,
Harris said
I think Donald Trump is the man to get the job done
North Carolina Brick and Stone Mason Bobby McMahan concluded
I do not believe the Democratic Party in its current form is capable of leading the United States into a major conflict and I believe that's what we're headed to because of this administration in large part,
said South Carolina Trump supporter James BessingerI'm honestly very disappointed, but I saw this coming last year, especially, when everything on Gaza happened
Harris voter Soufyaan Edouard in Washington, D.C, addedYou know, I think they make decisions
said WisconsinThe light of the American promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up.”
The vice president’s voice appeared to crack as she told a crowd at Howard University in Washington, DC
We're really proud to support her and the impact that she's made thus far, regardless of the outcome,
Howard University junior Ajoi Adams, 20, told Newsweek late Tuesday prior to Trump's win
We've been reading up on the 'red mirage,'
Muhammad saidI'll leave you with this: losing is incredibly painful,
O'Malley Dillon continued