The former US president congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory.
More than 24 hours after Biden was declared the winner by major networks, George W. Bush congratulated him and said the election’s ‘outcome is clear.’
He said in a statement: “I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night.
“I also called Kamala Harris to congratulated her on her historic election to the vice presidency.
“Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country.
“The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will govern for all Americans. I offered him the same thing I offered Presidents Trump and Obama: my prayers for his success, and my pledge to help in any way I can.”
The 43rd president of the United States continued: “I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign.point 427 |
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“The fact that so many of our fellow citizens participated in this election is a positive sign of the health of our democracy and a reminder to the world of its strength.
“No matter how you voted, your vote counted. President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated.
“The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.”
Bush added: “The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all.
“We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors and our nation and its future. There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people.
“Laura and I pray for our leaders, their families, and our Nation, and we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties.”
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