George W. Bush: 'Outcome Is Clear' On 2020 Presidential Election; Congratulates Biden And Harris
Former President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush To Attend Joe Biden's Inauguration
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - For the first time since the presidential election, former Republican President and Dallas resident George W. Bush weighed in on the results.
In a statement released Sunday, Nov. 8 by the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Bush said, "The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear."
President Bush said he talked to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and congratulated them and thanked Biden "for the patriotic message he delivered last night."
"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," said Bush.
Bush also had kind words for the Trump campaign.
"I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign. He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans – an extraordinary political achievement. They have spoken, and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government," said Bush.
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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 congratulate 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.
I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign. He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans – an extraordinary political achievement. They have spoken, and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government.
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.
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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