"We are entering a season of hope."

"We are entering a season of hope."
President Bush
After declaring victory. The president will begin a second term in January with an impressive mandate from the American people.
"America is in need of unity and longing for a larger measure of compassion. I hope President Bush will advance those values in the coming years."
Democrat John Kerry
In his concession speech.
"Europe will continue to criticize Bush the same way as earlier. But I do not believe that he will be more willing to listen."
Goran Persson
Swedish prime minister, on the American elections.