Mitt Romney spoke to supporters at his presidential campaign headquarters in Boston, thanking them for their efforts on his behalf. He also said that he had called President Obama to wish him well in his next term and called for bipartisanship in addressing the nation’s challenges. He appeared alone on the dais and was joined by family after his remarks.

After receiving congratulatory telephone calls from Senator John McCain and President Bush for his win in the presidential election, President-Elect Barack Obama spoke to supporters and others gathered in Grant Park in Chicago. In his victory speech he thanked his family and campaign organization and said that he would govern by representing all Americans, and would call on ...all citizens to join in a struggle to renew America’s position as an example to the world. Show SummaryShow Full Text

Senator John McCain spoke to supporters outside his election night headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. He congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his successful presidential campaign and pledged to work with the new president in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation to meet the challenges of international security and the economy.

President George W. Bush spoke to supporters after learning of his victory in the 2004 presidential election.

Senators Edwards and Kerry spoke to supporters and conceded defeat in the presidential election. They congratulated their opponents and thanked their supporters, staff, family, and friends. Senator Edwards told supporters, “You can be disappointed but you can not walk away. This fight has just begun.” He spoke about the need “to build one America.” Senator Kerry ...spoke about his conversation with President Bush and offered his congratulations. He spoke about the “danger of division in our country, and the need-the desperate need-for unity, for finding the common ground and coming together.” Show SummaryShow Full Text

Speaking from the Texas House of Representatives chamber, Governor Bush accepted Vice President Gore’s concession in the presidential election. In his remarks he called for national unity, pledged to work with both parties in forwarding his agenda, and thanked his staff and supporters.

In the presence of family members and the Lieberman family, Vice President Gore conceded the presidential election to Governor Bush. In his remarks he called for national unity and pledged to support the new president-elect.

On the steps of the Old State House where he celebrated victory four years ago, President Clinton called for bipartisanship and recalled the accomplishments of his first term. He also thanked his wife, his daughter Chelsea, Vice President Gore and other relatives, friends and staff members. He invoked his campaign theme of building a bridge to the 21st century, saying ...that the U.S. must be committed to making better opportunities for children and families. Prior to the president’s speech, Vice President Gore also thanked family and friends, praised Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Clinton and referred to his efforts to reform the federal government. There were reportedly tens of thousands of supporters at the outdoor rally. Show SummaryShow Full Text

Republican presidential candidate Dole thanked supporters, family and staff members and conceded defeat in the election.