In a twelve-minute speech delivered at Howard University in Washington, Kamala Harris officially conceded defeat, without once mentioning Donald Trump's name, while calling on her supporters to continue fighting for the fundamental values of the 'America. “While I concede this election, I am not giving up on the fight that fueled this campaign,” she told a crowd of emotional supporters.
“The fight, the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and dignity for all, a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at its best, is a fight I will never give up. »
“Inspired by the support received from all sides”
Kamala Harris also wanted to thank the people who supported her during the campaign. She notably mentioned her family and President Joe Biden. “To my dear Doug and our family, I love you so much. To President Biden and Jill Biden, thank you for your faith and support. To Governor Tim Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue,” she said.
Proud of the scale and energy of her campaign, she recalled that, despite the defeat, she remains inspired by the support received from all sides. “I am so proud of the campaign we ran and the way we ran it,” she said. “Over the course of 107 days, we have been engaged in building communities and coalitions, bringing together people from all walks of life and backgrounds, united by love of country, with enthusiasm and joy in our fight for the future of the country. 'America. »
A strong message to American youth
She also sent a strong message to young people, acknowledging their possible disappointment, but urging them to remain resilient and engaged. “To the young people watching, it’s normal to feel sad and disappointed, but know that it will be okay. During the campaign, I often said: when we fight, we win. But sometimes the fight takes time. This does not mean that we will not win,” she stressed, inviting young people not to give up.
Kamala Harris concluded her speech by calling on everyone to cultivate humanity in their daily lives. “We will continue to fight this fight at the ballot box, in the courts and in public spaces. And we will also carry it out in a more discreet way – in our daily lives, treating each other with kindness and respect; looking a stranger in the eyes and seeing a neighbor there; always using our strength to uplift others, to defend the dignity that all deserve,” she concluded.
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