Harris delivers concession speech, telling supporters to keep fighting

"We will also wage it in quieter ways — in how we live our lives, by treating one another with kindness and respect, by looking in the face of a stranger and seeing a neighbor."

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KBSI) – Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech on the campus of Howard University, accepting the results of the election and urging supporters to keep fighting.

“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for,” Harris said. “But hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

Harris said she’s proud of their campaign and how they ran it.

“Over the 107 days of this campaign we have been intentional about building community and building coalitions — bringing people together from every walk of life and background, united by love of country with enthusiasm and joy in our fight for America’s future,” Harris said. 

Harris told supporters it’s okay to feel sad and be disappointed, but to keep fighting. She said the fight will continue in the courts, in the public square, and in people’s daily lives.

“We will also wage it in quieter ways,” Harris said, “in how we live our lives — by treating one another with kindness and respect, by looking in the face of a stranger and seeing a neighbor.”

Before concluding her speech, Harris referenced the old adage, “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.”

She then urged supporters to act with optimism, faith, truth and service as we move forward as a country.

I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. But for the benefit of us all — I hope that is not the case — but here’s the thing, America, if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion of stars – the light of optimism, of faith, of truth, and service. 

May that work guide us — even in the face of setbacks — toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America.