{"id":167930,"date":"2023-01-19T15:52:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=167930"},"modified":"2023-01-19T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:52:50","slug":"dna-president-concession-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/dna-president-concession-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"DNA President Concession Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On behalf of the Candidates and members of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), I express heartfelt thanks to you, our people, for your faithful support, encouragement, prayers and love.<\/span><\/p>

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The end of a rigorous and tough campaign has come and the people of Antigua and Barbuda have spoken. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Today, I called Prime Minister Gaston Browne to extend my congratulations to him and his party as they begin the journey to take our country forward.<\/span><\/p>

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The DNA continues to share our vision of real change, Transformational Leadership and Prosperity for All. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

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I urge all of you not to lose faith as we rally to deliver a new kind of politics and a different style of leadership in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be encouraged and assured that my party and I will never back down from holding the ABLP government accountable to you. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

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We will continue to agitate, advocate and collaborate to deliver on our policies to reduce the cost of living, to deliver a sustainable supply of potable water daily to homes and businesses, to increase the minimum wage to no less than $10.25\/hour, to pay pensioners on time and to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally in our beloved country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We express appreciation to ALL of you who voted for us and we ask for your continued support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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I am humbled to lead a dynamic team of patriotic, selfless and unblemished women and men whose commitment to our country and our people cannot be gainsaid! <\/span><\/span><\/p>

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I commend their strength, determination and resolve which\u00a0<\/span>never wavered<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0during this tough and challenging campaign. <\/span><\/p>\n

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They will always enjoy my respect, love and admiration for their commitment to and faith in God, our country and the DNA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We will continue to grow as a party and as Leaders \u2026 we remain resolute in our responsibility, commitment and fight to deliver\u00a0our Vision 2040!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Congratulations again to the ABLP and to the winning candidates of the UPP. May God continue to bless Antigua & Barbuda and our people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n