Costa Statement on the 2016 Election

FRESNO, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement on the 2016 election:

“In the United States, the American people put their full faith and trust in one another to elect our President.

“Secretary Hillary Clinton made history as the first female Presidential nominee of a major political party and her tireless efforts throughout her career have resulted in breaking glass ceilings for millions of Americans. I commend and thank Secretary Clinton for serving our nation with pride and grace.

“President-elect Trump has called for unity among the American people, and it is my sincere hope that as President, he brings people together. Let’s focus on ending the divisive rhetoric, so we can move forward as a united, strong country that provides economic and social opportunity for all Americans and delivers on the dreams and values on which this country was founded.

“I have spent my career building bridges between my colleagues on both sides of aisle to solve the problems that face our nation and our Valley and I will continue to do so. Working together, we can ensure the safety of Americans, repair a broken water system and fix our immigration system. We need to continue building a robust economy and making investments in young people and crumbling infrastructure. Additionally, as President-elect Trump has indicated, ensuring that veterans have the very best care will continue to be one of our top priorities.

“The United States is the greatest county in the world, and together, we will make a positive difference. America’s best days are ahead of us.”

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