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HOURS AFTER CONCEDING the election to her rival Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has spoken about the disappointment and pain she feels.
Speaking to her election team at a New York hotel, the defeated Democratic candidate said, “I know how disappointed you feel because I do too.”
After receiving a rapturous applause and standing ovation, the former Secretary of State confirmed she had spoken with president-elect Donald Trump, adding that she hopes he will be a “successful president for all Americans”.
She apologised for not being able to take the team across the line – and to the White House – yesterday.
This is not the outcome we wanted… I am sorry we didn’t win this election for the values we share and vision we hold for our country.
With tears in her eyes, and her voice choking for a moment, she continued:
“This is painful and it will be for a long time.
“This election was never about one person or one election… Our nation is more deeply divided than we thought… Donald Trump is going to be our president.
We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead.
She noted that Americans should respect and cherish the peaceful transfer of power, as well as the rule of law, the principle that all people are equal and the right to freedom of worship and expression.
Clinton repeated her famous line about smashing the ‘highest and hardest ceiling of them all’.
“I know we have still not shattered [it]… Someday, someone will and hopefully someone sooner than we might think right now.
Speaking to young women in the crowd beginning their careers, she warned them that they will too have successes and setbacks.
“This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it.”
‘To all the little girls watching this’ she also had a message.
“You are valuable, powerful, deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue your dreams.”
Clinton thanked the current White House administration, saying the country owes the “an enormous debt of gratitude” for their “graceful, determined leadership”.
Joined by her husband Bill, daughter Chelsea and son-in-law Mark on stage, she said her love for them “means more than I could ever express”.
President Obama also addressed the nation today. Just after 5pm Irish time, he made his way outside the White House to speak with reporters about Trump’s win. He had already made contact with his replacement, inviting him to Washington DC for a meeting on Thursday.
His speech focused on the transition of power, rather than the Republican’s victory.
He said that his team has been instructed to be gracious and professional over the next three months, just as George Bush’s administration was in 2008.
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory speech has been remarked upon for being conciliatory in tone and content. He praised Clinton for working “very long and very hard over a long period of time”, saying the country owes here a “major debt of gratitude”.
“Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division. I want to reach out to all Republicans and Democrats across this nation and say it is time for us to come together as one united people. It’s time,” he said.
Obama picked up on the substance of his comments, saying “we are all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country”.
On the election, he said:
“We try really hard to persuade people that we’re right, and then people vote. And then, if we lose, we learn from our mistakes, we do some reflection, we lick our wounds, we brush ourselves off, we get back in the arena.
“We go at it. We try even harder the next time. The point though, is that we all go forward, with a presumption of good faith in our fellow citizens.”
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Respect!
To defend an outpost with 150 men and no walls against thousands of armed attackers and have no fatalities….must be one of the greatest battles of the century, if not longer!
Wonderful idea….they deserve it and more.
The Defense Forces of today should count themselves lucky that they won’t have to go through what them poor lads did,in the Congo .
The Irish Defence forces are serving in quite a few unstable regions as we speak, the Golan Heights alongside the current Syrian civil war comes to mind, all it takes is for a loose cannon rebel commander to decide to engage them or capture them and then they’ll be caught up in a siege of their own.
@Mr KnowitAll: Your comment is pure ignorance.
@mrknowitall you obviously don’t have a clue of what our troops deal with day to day overseas….
Christ you haven’t got a clue MrKnowItAll , there is about 130 troops in the Golan Heights on the border between Syria and Israel right now http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/heroic-irish-troops-rescue-filipino-4131748
@Martin Fahy: Still better than the Congo.
I read it as him referring to the fact these men were abandoned in their hour of need by their command at home and treated like traitors after their return. Which the defence forces don’t have to deal with today (as far as I know). . . . But I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, he probably is just being a dick.
Mr knowitall you’re a clown rest assured today’s men and women will perform if needed. Same sorof thing said about Brit Army since 45 but performed OK in Korea, Malaya, Cyprus, Adenn, Yeen, Falklabnds. Afghanistan etc.
The Irish Defence Forces are respected by other professional armies. As Paul said its a big world wide military family who slag each. Other without mercy.
Respect to the survivors. If possible I intend to be at Collins.
Mr know it all if Liam has it right my apologies.
Hardy men there
FFS they all have free travel !!!!!
@Celtic Druid: Hi there – this trip is allowing all of their families to travel with them so that they have all the support they need for what will no doubt be an emotional journey. So, yes, the survivors are likely in receipt of a travel pass because of their age but they mostly need help and it’s to make this a big occasion for them by having everyone they love there.
Every time I read this story I become more and more amazed that there were no fatalities. A true credit to the men who were involved.
Saw The Siege of Jadotville on Netflix last night and was on the edge of my seat throughout the movie.
What amazing men to hold their position with no support or backup.
The only cowards are the Irish Government and the UN.
Very pleased these men will finally receive the recognition for their heroic actions on October 22!!!!
Respect to these brave men.our soldiers should not be in the Golan heights belonging to Syria but taken by Israel,who in turn gave US oil companies permission to drill for oil,and that’s what it’s all about,resources and greed.government pull our troops.
To The Heroes of the Irish A-Company
You Are the true spirit of Good men, gentlemen, Courage and true fellowship.
I would gladly Walk In to a fire With Any One of you brave men.
You Can ALWAYS Walk Proud.
Becous you were commandet by poor LEADERSHIP and came Home as Brothers.
To Your family, friends and me
you Will Always Be true heros.
Former FireFighter from Denmark
With love.❤️
Tonni
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