We chose to stoke that claimed rather than extinguish it. This is my challenge to you tonight, do not let history show that the torch went dark on our watch because we chose to repay lies with lies, to repay hatred with hatred for pettiness with pettiness. Do not leave this place with a sense of defeat. Go out boldly. Go out with your heads high, with your face in our great nation faith in our great nation renewed, restored, encouraged, with a stronger appreciation for the exceptional as an of america and a commitment to fight for its preservation. May we be bigger than this. May we be bolder than this, stronger than this, wiser than any temptation to do otherwise. And may god continue to shine his favor on our great land, and may god continue to bless the United States of america. [cheering and applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] thank you. [applause] good luck. Thank you. I tell you what, the love is mutual. I look around this room and see the distance that people have come, t