Kamala Harris’ words encourage resilience and hope, reminding us that even in challenging times, we have the power to unite, keep fighting, and shine brightly as a community. Here are five of the most inspirational quotes from her concession speech.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech yesterday (November 6). Despite the mixed feelings within the Latino community over the Election Day results, our VP gave a strong, heartfelt, and encouraging address, closing out her historic presidential campaign.
Before diving into her most inspiring quotes, we recommend those experiencing post-Election Day anxiety take a look at our tips for easing those feelings. The bottom line is that this is a time for our community to unite rather than dwell in negativity.
Hopefully, reading some of the VP’s most inspirational quotes will help you feel the hope she conveys through her words.
Five Most Inspirational Quotes from VP Kamala Harris’ Concession Speech
“My heart is full today, full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, 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.”
It’s essential to always prioritize love, gratitude, and faith above all else.
“The fight for our freedom will take hard work. But, like I always say, we like hard work. Hard work is good work. Hard work can be joyful work. And the fight for our country is always worth it. It is always worth it. To the young people who are watching, it is okay to feel sad and disappointed. But please know it’s going to be okay.”
Harris encourages the country, especially young people, to fight for freedom.
“The important thing is don’t ever give up. Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power. You have power. And don’t you ever listen when anyone tells you something is impossible because it has never been done before.”
She urges the country to stay resilient and reminds people of their own power.
“This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
One of the most powerful lines from her speech.
“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.”
Towards the end of her speech, she acknowledges the difficult times but emphasizes that together, we can make a difference.
Watch the full speech here:
