명인의 연설사를 암송하다

good evening.

just moments ago? I spoke with george.w. bush and congratulated him on becoming the 43rd president of the United States? And I promised him that I wouldn't call him back this time.

I offered to meet with him as soon as possible so that we can start to heal thhe Ns of the campaign and the contest through which we just passed.

almost a century and a half ago? Senator Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lincoln? Who had just defeated him for the presidency? "partisan feeling must yield to patriotism? I'm with you? Mr.president? And god bless you. "

well? In that same spirit? I say to president-elect bush that what remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside? And may god bless his stewardship of this country.

neither he nor I anticipated this long and difficult road.certainly neither of And now it has ended? Resolved? As it must be resolved? Through the honored institutions of our democracy.

over the library of one of our great law schools is inscribed the motto? "not under man but under god and law." that's the ruling principle of American freedom? The source of our democratic liberties.i've tried to make it my guide throughout this contest as it has guided America's deliberations Lex issues of the past five weeks.

now the U.S supreme court has spoken.let there be no doubt? While I strongly disagree with the court's decision? I accept it.i accept the finality of this outcome which will be ratified next Monday in the electoral college? And tonight? For the sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy? I offer my concession.

indeed? That history gives us many examples of contests as hotly debated? As fiercely fought? With their own challenges to the popular will.

other disputes have dragged on for weeks before reaching resolution.and each time Both the victor and the vanquished have accepted the result peacefully and in the spirit of reconciliation.

so let it be with us. < T many of my supporters are disappointed.i am too.but our dis appointment must be overcome by our love of country.

and I say to oou Let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness? The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome.

some have expressed concern that that Ture of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office.i do not believe it need be so.

president-elle A nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities.

I personally will be at his disposal And I call on all Americans-I particularly urge all who stood with us to unite being our next president.this is america.just as wefight ht We close ranks and come together when the contest is done.

and while there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences? Now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us ..

while we yet hold and do not yield our opposing There is a higher duty than the one we owe to political party.this is America and we put country before party.we will stand together behind our I don't know the answer to that one yet.like many of you? I'm looking forward to spending the holidays with family and old friends.i know I'll spend time in Tennessee and mend some fences? Literally and figuratively.

some have asked whether I have any regrets and I do have one regret? That I didn't get the chance to stay and fight for the American people over the next four years? Especially for those who need burdens lifted and barriers removed? Especially for those who feel their voices have not been heard? I heard you and I will not forget.

I've seen America in this campaign and I like what I see.it's worth fighting for and that R stop ..

as for the battle that ends tonight? I do believe as my father once said? That on matter how hard the loss? Defeat might serve as well as victory to shape the soul and let the glory out.

so for me this campaign ends as it began? The love of tipper and our family? With faith in god and in the country I have been so proud to serve? From Vietnam to the vice presidency? And with gratitude to our truly tireless campaign staff and volunteers? Including all those who worked so hard in Florida for the last 36 days.

now the political struggle is over and we turn again to the unending Gle for the common good of all Americans and for those multitudes around the world who look to us for leadership in the cause of freedom.

is "아멜리카? 아메리카'? "let us crown thy good with brotherhood? From sea to shining sea. "

and now? 내 프로이드? In a phrase I once address