EXCERPT:
OBAMA: “The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. And over the next few months, we are going to show that to the world.
My number one priority in the coming two months is to try to facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful.
Part of that is also facilitating a decent transition so that the American people are well served as they can be with the incoming administration.
But I do feel a responsibility as President of the United States to make sure that I facilitate a good transition.
Democracy depends on a peaceful transition of power, especially when you don’t get the results you want.”