What stands out to me though is that the American people sent a message. So to everyone who voted, I want you to know that I hear you. To the two-thirds of voters who chose not to participate in the process yesterday, I hear you, too.
Obama acknowledges the message from voters and emphasizes the need to listen to both those who voted and those who did not.
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People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.
They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.
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