Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech to the American people on Wednesday afternoon at Howard University in Washington, DC. Her speech came hours after she called on President-elect Donald Trump to concede today.

The delayed timing reflects the 2016 concession by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who also waited until the next day to make her concession.

Harris took the podium in a black pantsuit as the crowd cheered while Beyonce's “Freedom” played in the background.

“My heart is full of gratitude today,” Harris opened. Harris thanked President Biden, her family and the Walz family before thanking her supporters and volunteers. “I’m so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it.”

“Now I know people are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions at the moment, I understand that. But we must accept the results of this election.” Harris then mentioned that he had called on President-elect Trump to concede the race, to which the crowd audibly booed.

Harris also said she would accept the election results and certify the results on Jan. 6, but the additional loyalty must be to the Constitution first and foremost.

“While I admit this election, I do not admit the fight that drove this campaign: the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for justice, for the dignity of all people.”

Harris reiterated her positions on guns and abortion as part of the fight she will continue to wage: “We will continue to fight this fight in the voting booth, in the courtroom, in the public square.”

Harris also comforted her younger supporters, saying: “To the young people watching, it’s okay to be sad and disappointed. But please know that everything will be okay.”

“This is not a time to throw up your hands, but to roll up your sleeves,” Harris added.