VIDEO: Hillary Clinton gave her concession speech, and what she said was so powerful
What a day, friends. Following Trump’s presidential election win, democratic candidate Hillary Clinton called him to concede the election. This morning, Clinton delivered her concession speech to the public in New York. The room was filled with people cheering “Hillary” and clapping, and our hearts had all the feels. How did this Trump win even happen, y’all? Clinton’s loss to Trump was completely unexpected, and we all wanted to know what she had to say in her concession speech.
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Originally, her speech was supposed to take place last night. But plans changed. John Podesta, her campaign manager, said,
“Well folks, I know we’ve been here a long time and I know it’s been a long night and I know it’s been a long campaign. But I know we can wait a little longer. We will have more to say tomorrow.
Many are hurting this morning following Trump’s win, but Team Hillary came out prepared to console. VP candidate Tim Kaine shared his own feelings regarding the loss, and noted how proud he was to have worked on the Clinton campaign.
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Clinton came ready to inspire with her concession speech, and it was all too necessary. Watch for yourself:
To cheers and shouts of love, Clinton explained,
"Thank you so very much for being here, and I love you all too. Last night, I congratulated Donald Trump. I hope he will be a successful president for all Americans. I'm sorry we did not win this election for the vision we hold and the values we share. You represent the best of America, and being your candidate as been one of the greatest honors of my life."
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She continued,
"I know how disappointed you feel, because I feel it too. This is painful, and it will be for a long time. But I want you to remember this: our campaign was never about one person, or even one election. It was about the country we love, and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive, and big-hearted."
Despite her disappointment, Clinton remains hopeful.
"We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in america, and I always will."
