In her concession speech, Vice President Harris reminded us: “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

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Also from her speech: "There’s an adage a historian once called ‘a law of history,’ true of every society across the ages. The adage is: ‘Only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.'

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I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time.… America, if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion stars—the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service, may that work guide us, even in the face of setbacks toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America."

 

To all our courageous candidates and to those who knocked on doors, made phone calls, sent texts, wrote postcards, worked on campaigns, volunteered and worked at the polls -- to all who dedicated countless hours to defend and protect our freedom and democracy, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your commitment and unity have been a beacon of hope.


Please, take care of yourselves first. Then let’s come together to take care of others. Our fight for freedom, justice, and democracy continues. We will never give up, and we will never go back.

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View the Vice President's entire concession speech here.