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“Tonight \u2014 tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Senator Obama \u2014 whether they supported me or Senator Obama.<\/p>\n

I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president. And I call on all Americans, as I have often in this campaign, to not despair of our present difficulties, but to believe, always, in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here.<\/p>\n

Americans never quit. We never surrender.<\/p>\n

We never hide from history. We make history.” — John McCain<\/a>, November 3, 2008.<\/p>\n

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“While the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.<\/p>\n

As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, we are not enemies but friends. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.<\/p>\n

And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote tonight, but I hear your voices. I need your help. And I will be your president, too.” — Barack Obama<\/a>, November 3, 2008.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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