hillary clinton publicly conceded the u.s. presidential election to donald trump wednesday after a surprise defeat overnight. her concession speech was largely well received, even by her critics. 




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she did not lash out or challenge the result. excerpts of her concession speech wednesday in new york. this is not the outcome we wanted or we worked so hard for, and i<u+2019>m sorry that we did not win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country.




i know how disappointed you feel because i feel it too, and so do tens of millions of americans who invested their hopes and dreams in this effort. 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<u+2019>s hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted.




we have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. but i still believe in america, and i always will. and if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. donald trump is going to be our president. we owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.




our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power, and we don<u+2019>t just respect that, we cherish it. it also enshrines other things: the rule of law, the principle that we are all equal in rights and dignity, freedom of worship and expression. we respect and cherish these values too, and we must defend them.




and let me add, our constitutional democracy demands our participation not just every four years, but all the time. so let<u+2019>s do all we can to keep advancing the causes and values we all hold dear: making our economy work for everyone, not just those at the top; protecting our country and protecting our planet; and breaking down all the barriers that hold any american back from achieving their dreams<u+2026>.




now, i know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day 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 powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.




by hillary clinton 




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hillary clinton addresses staff and supporters at the new yorker hotel in manhattan.





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