Hillary Clinton, who refused to speak to the media this morning following her loss to U.S president-elect, Donald Trump in the just concluded elections, revealed that she spoke to Trump and offered to work with him in his new government.
According to Hillary, who tried to hold back tears while making her concession speech, Americans must accept Donald Trump as the new president and being a presidential candidate has been one of the greatest honors of her life.
Her speech below...
“Thank you all very much,” Hillary said on Wednesday evening, as the crowd continue to clap and cheer her on.
Thank you, thank you. And I love you all, too.”
“Last night I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work with him on behalf of our country. I hope that he will be a president for all of our country...
“I’m sorry that we did not win this election for the values we all share...
“You represent the best of America, and being your candidate has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I know how disappointed you feel, because I feel it too....
“Last night I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work with him on behalf of our country. I hope that he will be a president for all of our country...
“I’m sorry that we did not win this election for the values we all share...
“You represent the best of America, and being your candidate has been one of the greatest honors of my life. 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... it was about building a country that we love... We have seen that our country was more deeply divided than we ever thought...'
'We must accept this result... Donald Trump is going to be our president... we owe him an open mind and a chance to lead.
“we must defend the values of non-discrimination and the rule of law and equality before the law.
''Advance the values we hold most dear.”
“We’ve spent a year-and-a-half bringing together millions of people...
“We believe the American dream is big enough for everyone.”
She says men, women, LGBT, people with disabilites - “for everyone.”
“Our responsibility as citizens is to continue to do our part to build that better stronger fairer America that we all seek.”
“To Barack and Michelle Obama. Our country owes you an enormous debt of gratitude. We thank you for your graceful determined leadership that has meant so much...
“And to Bill and Chelsea, Mark Charlotte Aidan.. my love for you means more than I can ever express. You criss-crossed this country on my behalf and lifted me up when I needed it most.
“To the talented and dedicated staff, You poured your hearts into this campaign... you were the best campaign that anybody could have ever expected or wanted.
“And to the millions of volunteers, community leaders, activists and union organizers...I want everybody coming out... and make sure your voices are heard going forward.
'To the donors, the young people in particular, i've had successes and setbacks,” “Sometimes really painful.”
“You will have successes and setbacks too. This loss hurts. But please never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it.”
'And to all the women.. who put their faith in this campaign and me... I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion.”
“I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but I know someday someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now.
“And to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable... and deserving of every chance... to pursue your own dreams.”
“I'm incredibly honored and grateful to have had this chance.”
“May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America.”
