Hello Everybody,

At least one Republican had a tad bit of sense -

I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.
I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic
message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to
congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency.
Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good
man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country. The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will
govern for all Americans. I offered him the same thing I offered
Presidents Trump and Obama: my prayers for his success, and my pledge
to help in any way I can.

I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard
-fought campaign. He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans
– an extraordinary political achievement. They have spoken, and their
voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every
level of government.

The fact that so many of our fellow citizens participated in this
election is a positive sign of the health of our democracy and a
reminder to the world of its strength. No matter how you voted, your
vote counted. President Trump has the right to request recounts and
pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated. The American people can have confidence that this election
was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome
is clear.

The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President
-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all.
We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and
for our nation and its future. There is no problem that will not yield
to the gathered will of a free people. Laura and I pray for our leaders
and their families. We ask for God's continued blessings on our country.
And we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and
Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties.

~ George W. Bush, former pResident of the White House, 11/8/2020

Joe Biden received over 74 million votes, with his opponent having
received just over 70 million votes. A difference of over 4 million
votes, and counting. But now it is time to put those differences
aside and come together. The election is over, with Biden having
at least 290 electoral votes, probably more when all the votes have
been fully counted and tallied. GWB recognizes this fact, as well
as most other Americans.

We are one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Not just for some. Or many. But for all.

--Lee

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