Thank you. Thank you. [ cheers and applause ] thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you so much. You just have no idea how warmi warming, how generous, your affection and im gratified by it. Im sorry we got here a little bit late and a little bit short. Earlier today i spoke to president bush and i offered him and laura our congratulations on their victory. We had a good conversation. We talked about the danger of division in our country and the ne need, desperate need finding Common Ground and coming together. Today i hope that we can begin the healing. In america it is vital that every vote count and every vote be counted. But the outcome should be decided by voters, not a protracted legal process. I would not give up this fight if there was a chance that we would prevail but it is now clear that even when all the provisional ballots are counted, which they will be, there wont be enough outstanding votes for us to be able to win ohio. Therefore, we cannot win this election. My friends,
The voters turned out in record numbers and delivered an historic victory. Earlier today senator kerry called with his congratulations. We had a really good phone call. He was very gracious. Senator kerry waged a spirited campaign. He and his supporters can be proud of their efforts. [ applause ] laura and i wish senator kerry, teresa and their whole family our best wishes. America has spoken, and im humbled by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens. With that trust comes a duty to serve all americans, and i will do my best to fulfill that duty every day as your president. [ applause ] there are many people to thank and my family comes first. [ applause ] laura is the love of my life. Im glad you love her, too. I want to thank our daughters who joined their dad for his last campaign. I appreciate the hard work of my i especially want to thank my parents for their loving support. [ applause ] im grateful to the Vice President and lynn and their daughters who have worked so h
Established this republic, they created a political and Economic System unique among nations. A system which has led the United States to the very pinnacle in well up and in world leadership. This series of programs is being presented to help all of us understand better our advantages under our mckean way of life. For todays topic, lets join now a group of young people at the National Education Program Workshop in arkansas. At the classroom lectures, the professor, and noted young historian. American adventure, that is rather an unusual designation for a course in economics and political science, isnt it . While, the american way of life, which we will examine here, is rather unusual. In fact, there is nothing quite like it in all the world. All of us want to know more about our country. What makes it tick . Why its the best place on earth . Why its worth understanding. Why its worth saving. Why wars have been fought to protect it. During the 13 weeks of this course in the american adv
And welcome across your all things are considered. What can we expect from a bygone ministration when it comes to russia . As things stand today, relations are at rock bottom. Bidens orbit is replete with hard liners in neo cons with a long record of Foreign Policy failure. Could relations continue to get worse to discuss this and more, im joined by my guest, Michael Ohanlon in washington. He is a senior fellow and director of research in the Foreign Policy program at brookings, as well as author of beyond nato, a new Security Architecture for Eastern Europe, also in washington. We have brian becker. Hes the executive director of the answer coalition. And in moscow we cross to, maxie should go, he is an expert at the Russian International affairs council, originally crossed out rules, and i think that means you can jump in anytime you want. And i always appreciate it. Ok, let me go to maxime 1st here in moscow. By all accounts, were going to have a by ministration in in january. Now, g
Maxie should go, he is an expert at the Russian International affairs council. Originally crossed out rules in effect. That means you can jump in anytime you want. And i always appreciate it. Ok, let me go to maxime 1st here in moscow. By all accounts, were going to have a, by ministration and january, now, given the background of the russia gate hysteria hoax and the antipathy and really deep hatred of russia in the american Political Class and particularly the media here. What is, what is the kremlin expecting in january when it comes to American Foreign policy towards your country, go ahead. 1st of all, i think the relationship between the United States and russia would have continued to deteriorate anyway, regardless of what would in the end, the white house, and especially think the expectations are peter, listen, our 2 words, the bible and ministration on 2. On 2 particular issues, as long as you mentioned, mention in your introduction, the intersection is filled with people with