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US Poll: What Ex-President Bush Said On Biden’s Triumph

'Dotun Akintomide
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Former US President, George W. Bush has congratulated president-elect, Joe Biden on his victory at the poll, saying the election was fundamentally fair.

Bush, a Republican, in a statement said he just talked with Biden and extended his warmcongratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night.

“I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency. Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country.Bush and Biden,president-elect,election

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“The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will govern for all Americans. I offered him the same thing I offered Presidents Trump and Obama: my prayers for his success, and my pledge to help in any way I can.

“I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign. He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans – an extraordinary political achievement. They have spoken, and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government,” he said.

According to Bush, the fact that so many American citizens participated in this election is a positive sign of the health of the nation’s democracy and a reminder to the world of its strength.

“No matter how you voted, your vote counted. President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated.

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“The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear,” he added.

Bush stated that the challenges that face the country would demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of all Americans.

“We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future. There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people. Laura and I pray for our leaders and their families.

“We ask for God’s continued blessings on our country. And we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties,” he said.

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