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Kamala Harris, US Vice President-Designate
"It is my privilege to announce President-elect of the United States - Joe Biden."
Joe Biden, US President-designate
"The people of this nation made the decision, and they gave us a clear victory. A convincing victory, a victory of the people. We won with the most votes received by any presidential candidate in this country. 74 million. "
Joe Biden, US President-Designate
"I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me. I promise to be a president who does not divide but tries to unite. Who does not see red and blue states, only the United States . "
Joe Biden, US President-Designate
"To everyone who voted for President Trump, I understand your disappointment this evening. I have lost a few times myself. But let's give each other a chance now. The time has come, the harsh one Put away rhetoric, lower the temperature, look at each other again, listen to each other. In order to make progress we must stop treating our opponents like enemies. They are not our enemies, they are Americans. "
Joe Biden, US President-Designate
"What is our mission? I believe it is this: The Americans have called us to join forces of dignity, fairness, science and hope for the great battles of our time. For the fight against the virus, for the struggle for prosperity, for medical care for our families, for justice and against systemic racism in this country. "
Kamala Harris, US Vice President-Designate
"When our democracy was voted on in this election, when the soul of America was at stake and the world looked at us, you marked the dawn of a new day."
Kamala Harris, US Vice President-Designate
"I know the times have been challenging, especially the past few months, the grief, the pain, the worries and the struggles. But we have also seen your courage, your resilience and your kindness. Four For years you organized and protested, for equality and justice, for us and for our planet. And then you went to vote. And you sent a clear message - for hope, unity, dignity, science and truth. "
Kamala Harris, US Vice President-Designate
"The woman most responsible for my standing here today, my mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris, has always been in our hearts. I think of her and all the generations of women who have fought and have made so many sacrifices for equality, freedom and justice - for everyone, including black women, who are often, too often, overlooked, but who repeatedly show that they are the backbone of our democracy. "
Kamala Harris, US Vice President-Designate
"I will be the first woman in this position, but I will not be the last. Because every girl who watches tonight sees that this is a land of opportunity."