The speech captures a powerful moment of gratitude, reflection, and resolve following an election outcome that was not as anticipated. The speaker expresses gratitude to their supporters, leaders, and family, emphasizing that despite the loss, the promise of America remains bright as long as people continue to fight for it. They express pride in the campaign run, emphasizing the unity and enthusiasm shared by all involved, and the acceptance of election results as a hallmark of democracy.

Offering congratulations to the winning candidate, the speech further emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the United States Constitution and the on-going fight for core values like freedom, opportunity, and justice. The speaker passionately reaffirms their commitment to these causes, promising continued efforts in various arenas to uphold the fundamental rights and freedoms that define the nation.

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Key Vocabularies and Common Phrases:

1. concede [kənˈsiːd] - (verb) - To acknowledge or admit defeat in a contest or to accept an unpleasant but inevitable situation. - Synonyms: (admit, acknowledge, accept)

My allegiance to all three is why I am here to say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.

2. resolve [rɪˈzɒlv] - (noun) - A firm determination to do something or to reach a decision. - Synonyms: (determination, decision, willpower)

My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country and full of resolve.

3. allegiance [əˈliːdʒəns] - (noun) - Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or nation. - Synonyms: (loyalty, fidelity, devotion)

My allegiance to all three is why I am here to say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.

4. coalitions [ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃənz] - (noun) - A temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for a joint action. - Synonyms: (alliance, partnership, union)

Over the 107 days of this campaign, we have been intentional about building community and building coalitions.

5. dignity [ˈdɪɡnɪti] - (noun) - The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. - Synonyms: (nobility, self-respect, honor)

A fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people.

6. fundamental [fʌndəˈmentl] - (adjective) - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. - Synonyms: (basic, essential, primary)

A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.

7. intentional [ɪnˈtenʃənl] - (adjective) - Done on purpose; deliberate. - Synonyms: (deliberate, planned, intended)

We have been intentional about building community and building coalitions.

8. despair [dɪˈspɛr] - (noun) - The complete loss or absence of hope. - Synonyms: (hopelessness, desolation, discouragement)

So, to everyone who is watching, do not despair.

9. mobilize [ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz] - (verb) - To organize or prepare (something, such as a group of people) to make them ready for action. - Synonyms: (assemble, marshal, rally)

This is a time to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged.

10. engaged [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd] - (adjective) - Involved in activity or occupied in an active and busy manner. - Synonyms: (involved, busy, occupied)

This is a time to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged.

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech after Donald Trump’s US election win - BBC News

Good afternoon. Thank you all. So let me say. And I love you back. My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love for our country and full of resolve. 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.

To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much. To President Biden and Dr. Biden, thank you for your faith and support. To Governor Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue. And to my extraordinary team, to the volunteers who gave so much of themselves, to the poll workers and the local election officials, I thank you. I thank you all. Look, I am so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it. Over the 107 days of this campaign, we have been intentional about building community and building coalitions, bringing people together from every walk of life and background, united by love of country, with enthusiasm and joy in our fight for America's future.

I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. But 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. A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results. That principle distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny. And anyone who seeks the public trust must honor it.

At the same time, in our nation, we owe loyalty not to a president or a party, but to the Constitution of the United States and loyalty to our conscience and to our God. My allegiance to all three is why I am here to say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. 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. The Fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do. We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence and America. We will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld. And we will continue to wage this fight in the voting booth, in the courts, and in the public square. And we will also wage it in quieter ways, in how we live our lives, by treating one another with kindness and respect, by looking in the face of a stranger and seeing a neighbor. By always using our strength to lift people up, to fight for the dignity that all people deserve.

The fight for our freedom will take hard work. But like I always say, we like hard work. Hard work is good work. Hard work can be joyful work. And the fight for our country is always worth it. To the young people who are watching, it is okay to feel sad and disappointed. But please know it's going to be okay. On the campaign, I would often say when we fight, we win. But sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win. The important thing is don't ever give up. Don't ever stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power. And don't you ever listen when anyone tells you something is impossible because it has never been done before. You have the capacity to do extraordinary good in the world.

And so, to everyone who is watching, do not despair. This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves, to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged for the sake of freedom and justice and the future that we all know we can build together. Look, many of you know I started out as a prosecutor. And throughout my career, I saw people at some of the worst times in their lives. People who had suffered great harm and pain and yet found the strength and courage to fight for justice. Let their courage be our inspiration. Let their determination be our charge.

And I'll close with this. There's an adage: only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. But if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of optimism, faith, truth, and service. And may that work guide us, even in the face of setbacks, toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America. I thank you all. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of America.

Democracy, Politics, Inspiration, Unity, Leadership, Justice, Bbc News