De 7 beste regels uit Hillary Clintons fantastische Concession Speech

Zoals we al wel hadden verwacht gaf Hillary Clinton gisteravond (Nederlandse tijd) in New York City de meest inspirerende en gracieuze concession speech. Ze sprak talloze teleurgestelde supporters aan en herinnerde ze eraan dat er hoop is en dat ze Donald Trump een kans moeten geven. Ook stak ze jonge meisjes een hart onder de riem en verzekerde ze ervan dat er gestreden zal worden voor gelijke kansen en dat ze hun dromen altijd moeten waarmaken.

De 7 mooiste zinnen uit Hillary Clintons speech van gisteren:

1. 'This is painful and it will be for a long time, but I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person or even one election. It was about the country we love and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted. We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought, but I still believe in America and I always will.'

2. 'Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power and we don't just respect that, we cherish it. It also enshrines other things. The rule of law, the principle that we are all equal in rights and dignity, freedom of worship and expression. We respect and cherish these values, too, and we must defend them.'

3. 'We believe that the American dream is big enough for everyone, for people of all races and religions, for men and women, for immigrants, for LGBT people and for people with disabilities. For everyone.'

4. 'To the millions of volunteers, community leaders, activists and union organizers who knocked on doors, talked to neighbors, posted on Facebook, even in secret private Facebook sites, I want everybody coming out from behind that and make sure your voices are heard going forward.'

5. 'To the young people in particular, I hope you will hear this. I have...spent my entire adult life fighting for what I believe in. I have had successes and I have had setbacks. Sometimes really painful ones. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks, too. This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it.'

6. 'I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion.'

7. 'Now, I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day, someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. And to all the little girl whose are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.'

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