[Peace-discuss] The End of an Amazing Journey [From Dr Gill]
"E. Wayne Johnson 朱稳森"
ewj at pigsqq.org
Sat Nov 10 06:16:44 UTC 2012
Well, ya sure gotta say that Gill is persistent.
On 11/10/12 13:50, Jenifer Cartwright wrote:
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> From: doctorgill
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> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 18:05:09 -0500
> Subject: The End of an Amazing Journey
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> My exhausted campaign team has just completed a county by
> county analysis of outstanding provisional and absentee
> ballots in the 13th Congressional District, as well as some
> precinct based anomalies in ballot returns and turnout.
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> The closeness of this race (less than 1/2 percentage point)
> demanded that we diligently check the numbers. I am very
> grateful for the dedicated work of my campaign staff to go
> through this data in the last few days, and for the
> cooperation of election officials in each of the 14 counties.
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> It has become clear to me, based on the numbers I've seen,
> that there are simply not enough uncounted ballots remaining
> to wipe out the current 1,287 vote deficit I face in this
> election.
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> I greatly appreciate the extraordinary support I've received
> from thousands of people like you throughout this long
> campaign and the strong encouragement that so many of you gave
> me to make sure every vote was counted. It has truly been an
> inspiration to me and my family.
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> I'm also grateful for the incredible support of the Democratic
> Congressional Campaign Committee, each county party in the
> district and dozens of unions. I've been especially honored by
> the support and friendship of dedicated public servants like
> Senator Dick Durbin, Governor Pat Quinn, Congresswoman Jan
> Schakowsky, former Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch and former
> Congressman Phil Hare. Illinois is truly fortunate to have
> progressive leaders like these.
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> The incredibly close outcome of this congressional election,
> along with the re-election of President Obama and a Democratic
> Senate, have proven that knee-jerk conservative policies will
> not succeed in this country nor be accepted by most of the
> people in this district. It will require compromise and common
> sense solutions to govern this nation and to serve this
> region. I have faith that the people and the press in the 13th
> District will be watching closely.
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> I hope this campaign made a difference in the national debate
> and helped set the right priorities for the future. I will
> continue to speak out on the issues I care deeply about and
> advocate for progressive policies.
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> Each of you has given me the strength and the courage to
> continue to fight throughout the most difficult days of this
> campaign. I know you will continue to work for a better
> America that always takes care of our most vulnerable
> citizens. I will be honored to stand behind you in the
> important battles ahead.
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> While Rodney Davis and I have very different priorities and
> political philosophies, I hope we share a few things in
> common: a deep desire to see a better future for the
> communities we love in this part of Illinois and a commitment
> to try to leave things a little better than we found them for
> our children. I hope that Mr. Davis will seek ways to
> compromise and support the President so we can see real
> progress for middle class families.
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> The time has now come to bring this exciting campaign to a
> close. I know the friendships and partnerships we have forged
> in this long fight together will go on for many years to come.
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> I will never forget all that you have done.
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> In friendship,
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> David Gill, M.D.
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