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19 Quotes From Clinton's Concession Speech
"We still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But some day, someone will."
November 09 2016 12:21 PM EST
November 08 2016 11:07 PM EST
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"We still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But some day, someone will."
Clinton addressed the nation for the first time since the results. Read standout excerpts below courtesy of Clinton's Twitter account:
\u201c\u201cLast night I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work with him on behalf of our country.\u201d \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709702
\u201c\u201cI hope that he will be a successful president for all Americans.\u201d \u2014Hillary on Donald Trump\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709726
\u201c"This is not the outcome we wanted. I\u2019m sorry we did not win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country."\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709741
\u201c\u201cYou represent the best of America, and being your candidate has been one of the greatest honors of my life.\u201d \u2014Hillary to @HFA\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709759
\u201c"I want you to remember this: Our campaign was never about one person or even one election. It was about the country we love.\u201d \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709786
\u201c"We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in America\u2014and I always will." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709800
\u201c\u201cDonald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.\u201d \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709814
\u201c"Our constitutional democracy demands our participation, not just every four years, but all the time." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709868
\u201c"Our responsibility as citizens is to keep doing our part to build that better, stronger, fairer America we seek. And I know you will.\u201d\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709942
\u201c"I want to thank Tim Kaine and Anne Holton for being our partners on this journey." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478709958
\u201c"To Barack and Michelle Obama, our country owes you an enormous debt of gratitude. We thank you for your graceful, determined leadership.\u201d\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710033
\u201c"To Bill, Chelsea, Marc, Charlotte, Aidan, our brothers, and our entire family\u2014my love for you means more than I can ever express." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710051
\u201c"This loss hurts. But please never stop believing that fighting for what\u2019s right is worth it." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710223
\u201c"To all the women...who put their faith in this campaign and in me...nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710246
\u201c"We have still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But some day, someone will." \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710306
\u201c"To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world."\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710319
\u201c\u201cI am grateful to our country for all it has given me. I count my blessings every day that I am an American.\u201d \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710339
\u201c\u201cWe are stronger together and will go forward together. And you should never, ever regret fighting for that.\u201d \u2014Hillary\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710382
\u201c\u201cLet us have faith in each other. Let us not grow weary. Let us not lose heart. For there are more seasons to come and...more work to do.\u201d\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1478710399