Vladimir Abarinov, Washington:
US Vice-President Al Gore addressed Wednesday evening to the nation with a statement that he would recognize his defeat in the presidential election. George Bush Jr. made his first speech as the chosen president of the country.
Despite a difficult day, Al Gore did not cancel the Christmas party at his home, but at eight in the evening he said goodbye to the guests and headed for his office, from where he turned to the Americans with a farewell speech. He said that he had just called Governor Bush and congratulated him on the election.
Albert Mountains:
Almost a century and a half ago, Senator Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lynnkin, to whom he had just lost to the presidential election: "Party hostility should give in to patriotism. I am with you, Mr. President, and bless you the Lord." Exactly in the same spirit, I tell the chosen President Bush that inter -party enmity must be thrown aside. Bless the Lord his service to this country. Neither he nor I foresaw such a long and difficult road. Of course, none of us wanted this to happen. But this happened, and now everything is completed, it was decided as it should be decided - with the help of institutions of our democracy.
Vladimir Abarinov:
The vice president considered it necessary to comment on the decision of the Supreme Court, which deprived him of all hopes for victory.
Albert Mountains:
There should be no doubt: although I completely disagree with the court decision, I accept it. I am accepting the final result, which on Monday will be confirmed by the board of electors. And today, for the sake of the unity of the people and in the name of our democracy, I recognize my defeat.
Vladimir Abarinov:
The vice president appealed to the world community.
Albert Mountains:
Do not consider this dispute as a manifestation of America's weakness. The power of American democracy is manifested most clearly in the difficulties that it overcomes.
Vladimir Abarinov:
According to the vice president, he does not yet know what he will do in the future. He said that he was going to spend Christmas holidays with his family, and then go to his native States Tenness and repair several fences - in a literal and figurative sense.
An hour later, in the capital of Texas Austin, George Bush Jr. performed with a return word. The governor, first of all, paid tribute to the opponent.
George Bush:
Vice President of the mountains and I put my hearts and hopes into this campaign. We gave everything without a trace. We experience the same feelings. Therefore, I understand what a difficult moment came for the vice president and his family. He has an outstanding track record of serving the country as a congressman, senator and vice president.
Vladimir Abarinov:
Now, George Bush said, the time has come for collaboration.
George Bush:
I believe that with God's help we will go forward together as a single inseparable nation.
Vladimir Abarinov:
George Bush is sure that he will be able to become the leader of all Americans.
George Bush:
After difficult elections, we must leave political ramps behind and work together to make America's promises accessible to each of her citizen ...
Whether you voted for me or not, I will do everything in my power to serve your interests, and I will work in such a way as to earn your respect, ”said George Bush.
Vladimir Abarinov:
George Bush Jr. will be the first in the last 112 years and only the fifth in American history by the president, who lost a national vote, but won the electors. Of the 103 million voters who appeared in polling stations on November 7, 337 thousand people voted for the mountain than for Bush. In 1888, this is how President Benjamin Harrison became president. El Gora has the opportunity to follow the example of the opponent Harrison Crover Cleveland, who took a brilliant revenge four years later.