After losing the 2020 elections to Donald Trump, Kamala Harria, Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate, made a formal concession in a speech. On Wednesday, November 6, she addressed the nation in Washington D.C. from Howard University, where she attended college. She began her speech with a thank you to all who had supported her, and conceded the election. She said that she would “fight for freedom” and not give it up.
“While I concede this electoral victory, I will not concede the battle that drove this campaign — the fight: for freedom, fairness, opportunity and dignity for all. The fight is for the ideals of America, those ideals that are at the core of the nation. This is a battle I will not give up.
“And America, we will never stop fighting for our democracy, the rule of the law, equal justice and the sacred idea that everyone, no matter where they come from or who they are, has certain rights and freedoms which must be respected.”
He would serve his second term as the 47th President of the United States. He would serve his second term as the 47th President of the United States.
“We will engage in a peaceful transfer of power”– Kamala Harris congratulated Donald Trump on his victory
Wednesday morning saw the Howard University campus in a celebratory mode, but as the day progressed, it grew somber as it became clear that the elections would favor the Republican ticket. Tim Walz, Nancy Pelosi and other politicians were in the audience, as was Kamala Harris’ running mate. Her oration, despite her loss, was met with cheers and many people chanted her name.
“Earlier today I spoke to President-elect Trump, and congratulated on his victory. I told him we would help him and his staff with their transition, and that we would engage in a peaceful power transfer.
She told people that, despite the result not being in favor of the Democrats, the “light of America’s Promise will always shine bright” as long as they didn’t quit and kept fighting. She expressed her gratitude towards her husband Doug Emhoff and her family, as well as President Joe Biden and Tim Walz and his family. She also thanked her team, those who volunteered for her campaign, and local poll workers and election officers.
Kamala Harris noted that while her campaign was short, just 107 days long, she was proud of her team’s effort. She said that the team focused on “building communities and coalitions and bringing people from all walks of life and backgrounds together.” She said that she believed Americans shared “more incommon” than what “separated (them)”. “
The Democratic nominee also acknowledged that the people must “feel and experience a range emotions.” But said that all must accept the results. This is what distinguishes “democracy” from monarchy and tyranny. “
She said: “At the very same time, our nation owes loyalty, not to a President or a Party, but to the Constitution and our God, as well as to our conscience.”
Harris told the public that she would fight to ensure that everyone has the right to “pursue dreams, aspirations, and ambitions,” and women will have access reproductive rights and a world without gun violence.
“The struggle for our freedom will require hard work.” We like hard work, as I have always said. Hard work is good work. Hard work can also be a joyful experience. The fight for our nation is always worthwhile. It’s always worth it. It’s okay for young people to be sad or disappointed. “But please know that it will be okay.”
Kamala said that they will fight not only on the streets, in courts and in polling booths but also by “quieter” means of living their lives. She said that winning a battle “takes time” but it doesn’t mean that people should give in. She said that now was not the time to “throw our hands up” but rather to “roll our sleeves.” She said that it was time to organize and mobilize for the future.
Kamala Harris is not the only candidate to concede the election. Hilary Clinton, the 2016 loser to Trump, encouraged Americans to embrace him with an open heart. Trump did not concede the 2020 election.
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2024-11-09 14:28:02