We are so moved by Hillary Clinton’s post-election words
In her first address since Wednesday’s concession speech, Hillary Clinton spoke out in a conference call with campaign staffers and volunteers on Friday. In an attempt to “not sugarcoat” the situation, Clinton admitted that, “these have been very, very tough days.”
But, despite the hardship she’s facing, Clinton thanked those who have supported her, adding that it [the support] “has certainly lifted my spirits over the last few days.”
Seeing how gracefully Clinton has handled the election results are really inspiring. People who have witnessed her post-election speeches have been moved.
After her speech, she moved through the crowd, taking pics with staffers and thanked people individually. A true class act.
— Willa Frej (@willafrej) November 12, 2016
She expressed her gratitude beautifully, saying, "I really appreciate you being on this call so that I can tell you one more time how grateful I am to each and every one of you."
Calling the campaign “one of the greatest honors of her life,” Clinton went on to discuss the results of this past week’s election.
"It looks like we are on the path to winning the popular vote, and that says volumes about the importance of your work and the lasting impact it will have."
Although Trump won the Electoral College, Clinton far surpassed his numbers with the popular vote. With more than two million votes (and counting), supporters are trying to find a way to get Hillary into the White House. Clinton encouraged her supporters to not lose faith in the causes that they have come to support.
Like she always does, Clinton has followed up her powerful words with action. She hosted a party at the campaign headquarters in Brooklyn Friday evening. Of the attendees, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and her top aide, Huma Abedin were present.
One more photo of the whole gang pic.twitter.com/9WyM1bgSHU
— Willa Frej (@willafrej) November 12, 2016
Though this election may be difficult to come to terms with, it’s important to stay positive and hold poise, just as Hillary has done.
And, in the words of Clinton herself, "When you're ready, I hope you will get up and back in there and keep fighting. I never thought this campaign was about one person or one election. I believe in everything we fought for and I believe in you."
We are so touched by this beautiful reminder.
