Hillary Clinton: I didn’t make it, but someday a woman will be US president

Hillary Clinton, candidate of the Democratic Party in the US presidential election, says though her dream of being the first female president of the US did not materialise, a woman would lead the country someday.

Delivering her concession speech at a hotel in New York, Clinton said she was proud to be the champion   of so many people.

She advised young people not to allow obstacles hinder them from pursuing their dreams.

“To all the women who put their faith in this campaign and me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion,” she said.

“This is not the outcome we wanted or the one we worked for… This is painful, and it will be for a long time. But I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person, it was about building a country that we love.

“And to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and deserving of every chance to pursue your own dreams.

“I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but I know someday, someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now.”

“Shattering hardest glass ceiling” was a famous phrase in her campaign. Clinton had said she wanted to be the first woman to blast the glass ceiling which prevented women from attaining the highest office in the country.

Admitting that losing the election was painful, Clinton appealed to her supporters to accept the result.

She also told them to cooperate with Donald Trump “who would be our president”.

“We must accept this result… Donald Trump is going to be our president, we owe him an open mind and a chance to lead,” she said.

She expressed gratitude to President Barack Obama, Michelle, his wife, and all those who have stood by her.

Clinton also showered encomiums on her staff, some of who could not fight back tears.

While her speech lasted, Bill, her husband, Chelsea, her only daughter, Tim Kaine, her running mate, mounted the podium with the woman who until Tuesday had high hopes of making history by leading US.