Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey today sent the following telegram to Richard M. Nixon:
"On the basis of unofficial returns you are the winner. Please know you will have my support in unifying and leading the nation.
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"I am confident that with the constructive leadership of both parties, we can go on building a better nation in the spirit of peace and harmony."
His voice quavering but with a smile on his lips, Humphrey told his supporters not to feel sorry for him.
"I'd like to have you feel a little bit happy. I've done my best. I have lost. Mr. Nixon has won."
Humphrey said he started behind but "never had any doubt it would be a close fight."
"I've done my best," he said. "Now let's get on with the urgent task of uniting our country."
