After conceding defeat to Trump in the US Presidential Election 2024, Vice President of the United States (US) and 2024 Presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, Kamala Harris, wrote: “My heart is full today—full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve.
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“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, but hear me when I say: the light of America’s promise will always burn bright.
“In our nation, we owe loyalty not to a president or party, but to the Constitution of the United States, and to our conscience and 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, and for fairness and the dignity of all people.
“Ours is a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation. The ideals that reflect America at our best.
That is a fight I will never give up.
I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations.
“I will never give up the fight for a future where women have the freedom to make decisions of their own body, and not have their government telling them what to do.
We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence.
We will never give up the fight for rule of law, equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld.
“To the young people watching, it is okay to feel sad and disappointed.
On the campaign, I would often say: When we fight, we win. Sometimes the fight takes a while—that doesn’t mean we won’t win.
The important thing is: Don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place.
“This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves.
This is a time to organize, mobilize, and stay engaged for the sake of freedom, justice, and the future that we all know we can build together.
“I started out as a prosecutor. Throughout my career, I saw people at some of the worst times in their lives—people who suffered great pain, yet found within themselves the strength to take a stand.
Let their courage be our inspiration. Let their determination be our charge.
“There is an adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.
I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But, America, if it is: Let us fill the sky with the light of a billion brilliant stars.
“May the light of optimism, faith, truth, and service guide us—even in the face of setbacks—toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America.
May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America. I thank you all.”
My heart is full today—full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 6, 2024
