"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight," Harris tells voters
In her first speech after her presidential election defeat, US Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep fighting, likely hinting at her continued involvement in politics.
Source: European Pravda, citing Harris' speech
Details: Speaking outside Howard University in Washington, DC, Harris acknowledged that the outcome of the US presidential election was "not what we wanted, not what we fought for".
"We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power," she said.
The Democrat stressed the need for a peaceful handover of power – a principle which she said distinguishes democracy from autocracy. She also emphasised that US citizens should be loyal not to a particular party or politician, but to the Constitution.
"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign. The fight, the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people. 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," Harris pledged.
She urged supporters to keep up the fight not only in the voting booth, but also through their own actions.
"Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win. Don’t ever give up," Harris said.
Background: Earlier, it was reported that US President Joe Biden had congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential election and invited him to the White House.
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