now I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now I get it but we must accept the results of this election earlier today I spoke with president- elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power a fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election we accept the results that Principle as much as any other distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny and anyone who seeks the public trust must honor it