Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday’s presidential election results

COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 –  Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement:

“First, Michael and I want to offer our congratulations to Mitt and Ann Romney – two wonderful people filled with grace, strength and loveof country, and two people we are proud to call our friends. They ran acampaign that offered a vision of America that is strong, prosperous and free, and inspired millions of Americans in the process. We all owethem a debt of gratitude for their service.

“Second, we congratulate President Barack Obama and First Lady MichelleObama on their hard-fought and hard-earned re-election. Since the day he was sworn into office back in 2009, we have hoped and prayed forPresident Obama’s success as, more than anything, we want to raise ourchildren in an America that’s thriving and that offers our children thesame blessings and opportunities it has offered the generations thatpreceded them. Those hopes and prayers continue today.

“Although South Carolina cast a majority of its votes in the otherdirection, our country has spoken. As Americans, we must respect thisoutcome, and, as governor, I will work together with President Obamawherever I can for the betterment of our state and country.”