This call to President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. This supporters and his cabinet. Also deserve congratulations. I wish all of them well but particularly the president and the First Lady and their daughters. This is the kind of great challenge for America. And I pray that the president will be successful. In guiding our nation. And besides. My wife and Paul is the best choice of. It is hard work and his commitment to principle. Will continue to contribute to the good of our nation. Also want to thank and the love of my life. -- she would have been a wonderful First Lady. He has -- band that had more to me into our family. And that many people -- touch with her campaign had compassion. And -- care. I thank my sons for their tireless work of behalf of the campaign -- back their wives and children for taking up the slack for us. -- best that somebody weeks away from. I want to thank Matt Rhodes and dedicated campaign. An extraordinary effort. Not just for me but also of the country that we love. And you here tonight. And that team across the country the volunteers. Fundraisers the donors the surrogate. I don't believe that there's ever been an effort in our party that can compare with what you have done over these past years. Thank you saw -- All of the speeches and appearances. For the resources and for the prayers you gave deeply from your selves and performed. Magnificently. And you inspired us and you humbled us you've been the very best we could have imagined. That nation as you know I was at a critical point. At a time like this we can't risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Are leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work. And we citizens also have to ride to the occasion. -- -- toward teachers and professors we count and you're not just a change but towards our children with a passion for learning and discovery. Without tort pastors and priests and rabbis and cultures of all kinds. To testify of the enduring principles upon which your society is built honesty. Charity. Integrity and family. Went up to our parents. For the final analysis everything depends on the success. Of our homes. Wouldn't -- the job creators of all kinds. We're counting on you to invest to hire. The steps forward. And the two Democrats and Republicans say government at all levels to put the people before the politics. I believe in America. I believe that the people of America. Her office because I'm concerned about America. This election is over. But our principles and tour. I believe that the principles upon which this nation was founded are the only sure guide to a resurgent economy. And renewed greatness. Like so many of you Paula I have left everything on the field we have given our all to this campaign. Okay. I saw. I so wish that I have been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction but the nation shows another later. And so and I joined with you. To earnestly pray for him. And for this great nation thank you.
