“The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome.”

— Al Gore

Quotes, Concession speech (2000)
Context: I know that many of my supporters are disappointed. I am too. But our disappointment must be overcome by our love of country.
And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome.

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45th Vice President of the United States 1948

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