Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton spoke to supporters shortly after returns projected a Clinton presidential victory at a rally outside the Old Statehouse in Little Rock. Following warmly received introductions of the Clinton family and the family of his running mate Sen. Al Gore, Gov. Clinton noted the voters' call for a new beginning, and thanked his ...family and supporters for their help in the campaign. He also briefly discussed issues in his election agenda, and professed his belief in “a place called Hope."} Sen. Gore thanked his family and supporters for their aid in the campaign, honored his running mate’s agenda, and pledged to change the country. Following his remarks, Gov. Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Gore, and Tipper Gore shook hands with supporters in the crowd as the PA played "Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac. Show SummaryShow Full Text

Independent presidential candidate Ross Perot spoke to supporters in the Grand Kempinski Hotel in Dallas on the evening of election day, shortly after early returns projected a victory by Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton. Mr. Perot honored his supporters for creating a political movement, and after dancing with his wife and daughters to “Crazy,” ...Mr. Perot congratulated Gov. Clinton for his victory, and urged his supporters to work together to improve the country. Following his remarks, Mr. Perot posed for photos with his families, and introduced his running mate Adm. James Stockdale. At the end of the rally coverage, Mr. Perot held up a bumper sticker reading, “Perot in '96.” Show SummaryShow Full Text

President Bush spoke to supporters in Bush/Quayle campaign headquarters in the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston after election returns indicated that Gov. Clinton won the election. Arising to the podium to cheers of “Thank you, George!” the president urged his supporters to stand behind the new president, and thanked key people in his campaign including former ...Secy. of State James Baker and his wife, Barbara. Following his remarks, the president and his wife waved to supporters from the stage. Show SummaryShow Full Text

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis conceded the presidential election, wishing George H.W. Bush well, and pledging his support to the new administration.*He also said he would work with other governors to achieve the goals of his unsuccessful presidential effort.

Vice President George H.W. Bush gives a speech after learning of his victory in the 1988 presidential election.