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,