Condoleezza Rice didn't openly endorse McCain, but had hinted that she would support him by repeatedly stressing that she is a Republican. Still, she's proud of the Obama victory and pledged a smooth transition. Teary eyed, she spoke to reporters during a briefing at the State Department.
"This was an exercise in American democracy of which Americans across the political spectrum are justifiably proud," she said.
"As an African-American, I'm especially proud, because this is a country that's been through a long journey, in terms of overcoming wounds and making race" less of a factor in life. "That work is not done, but yesterday was obviously an extraordinary step forward."
"One of the great things about representing this country is that it continues to surprise. It continues to renew itself. It continues to beat all odds and expectations."
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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