A NEW VOICE FOR PROGRESS

Excerpt from November 7th Victory Speech

“Good evening. So Congressman John Lewis, Congressman John Lewis, before his passing, wrote: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” And what he meant was that America’s democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it, to guard it and never take it for granted. And protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice. But there is joy in it, and there is progress. Because we the people have the power to build a better future.

And when our very democracy was on the ballot in this election, with the very soul of America at stake, and the world watching, you ushered in a new day for America….

…..But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last, because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they’ve never seen it before, but know that we will applaud you every step of the way.

And to the American people: No matter who you voted for, I will strive to be a vice president like Joe was to President Obama — loyal, honest and prepared, waking up every day thinking of you and your family.

Because now is when the real work begins. The hard work. The necessary work. The good work. The essential work to save lives and beat this pandemic. To rebuild our economy so it works for working people. To root out systemic racism in our justice system and society. To combat the climate crisis. To unite our country and heal the soul of our nation.

And the road ahead will not be easy. But America is ready, and so are Joe and I.

We have elected a president who represents the best in us. A leader the world will respect and our children can look up to. A commander in chief who will respect our troops and keep our country safe. And a president for all Americans.

It is now my great honor to introduce the president-elect of the United States of America, Joe Biden.”

Complete Speech found here

“I’d like to thank Senator Kean for calling me this evening and for graciously congratulating me. “

“In a close race like this one, every bit of effort is a difference maker, and I could not be more grateful to everybody who supported our campaign, especially the volunteers who spent countless hours reaching out to their neighbors, knocking on doors and making calls. I received more votes in this election than any candidate in the history of our Congressional District. So did Senator Kean. The record turnout is a sign of how seriously we take our civic responsibilities in the 7th District, and is good for our democracy.”

“Voters have sent us a message that they want leaders who will defend our country’s principles, while working together, irrespective of political party, to solve our country’s problems. Our attention must now turn to the work that I know unites the overwhelming majority of us, beginning with defeating the pandemic, helping the individuals and businesses it has harmed, and restoring a strong economy. I look forward to working with the incoming Biden Administration, and with colleagues in Congress on both sides of the aisle, to move our country forward and deliver for New Jersey.”

“In doing this work, I will continue to do my best to be accessible and accountable to the people I serve, and to represent the interests of all, whether they voted for me in this election or not. I am deeply honored to have this opportunity to continue representing the 7th District and will do everything in my power to keep earning my constituents’ trust.”