"The timely and peaceful political transition and renewed commitment between the Federal Government and Federal Member States to work together are needed for Somalia to adequately address the many tasks it faces."
"We need to prepare people for a world where this president and his presidency has come and gone."
"I think it's critically important. I applaud Mitch McConnell for talking to Joe Biden today. You know, it would have been better if it were earlier, but it happened, and that's what's most important. And so let's move forward." - Kamala Harris
"Of course, there's a peaceful transfer of power. That is what separates us from an autocracy."
"The best way to avoid the coup trap is to subtly transition your military dictatorship into a democracy."
"The peaceful transition of power really is an amazing thing to see, especially in such a time of tension."
"The transition that lasted from December 2011 to April 2012 ended with a 29-year-old Kim Jong-un assuming full control."
"Trump promises orderly transition after Biden certified as president-elect."
"Voting is the end of one process and the beginning of another."
"We're not out of the woods when it comes to that part. We, this election, it's over, it's done. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated and there's no stopping that, but we cannot take it lightly what's happening."
"Despite Donald Trump's refusal to accept the result, Joe Biden will be sworn into office in front of the Capitol building on January 20th next year."
"It's the end of the republic and the beginning of the Galactic Empire."
"If Donald Trump loses fairly and Joe Biden walks in with a handshake and says, 'I'm the president now,' I'll say, 'I'm cool.' You know, there's biting one, huh?"
"The Revolution of 1800: a peaceful transition of power between political parties."
"If Donald Trump loses the election, there will never be a peaceful transfer of power."
"History will record today as the day we ceased to be a Democratic Republic."
"It's democracy. It's not Donald Trump. Give his supporters and everybody time to figure this out."
"The president intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transition of power."
"If Trump loses, he ain't gonna vacate the White House."
"We're going into transition to greatness. We'll have a phenomenal year next year."
"Imagine January 20th when we swear in a president and a vice president who have a plan."
"This new democratically elected government would ultimately establish the Roman Empire."
"Trump is on the way out... the media is getting scared."
"It was really remarkable to see the Mexican government transition in a way that demonstrated democracy. No protests in the streets."
"The need to make certain that the president of the United States, if he loses this election, will abide by the will of the voters and leave office peacefully."
"Ensuring a smoother transition of power in presidential elections."
"Starmer would be in the chief position to sweep to power after Corbyn resigned."
"It's over, and it's a great day for democracy."
"Once you go from the house to the Senate Goodwill is gone."
"Ultimately, we'll move on from Donald Trump."
"Biden can be a transitional figure, but we have to get Trump out of there."
"I think things are going to improve. I'm optimistic because it's an establishment death rattle as they lose."
"My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly, and seamless transition of power."
"Tamil Nadu politics is reaching a decisive phase. This is the rise of BJP, the end of ADMK, and the start of alternative politics."
"2024 election is a transition point. It marks the rise of BJP and the end of old ideologies."
"The world will breathe a collective sigh of relief when Trump is out."
"It is much easier to move from an autocracy to a democracy than it is to move from a patrimonial or a neo-patrimonial state to a modern state."
"South Africa is trying to emerge out of that path to figure out how to allow the majority to rule and still have peace."
"Communism in the USSR did not fall because of a popular revolt nor did it fall because of war. It was the communist leader himself who one day said guys we've realized that this doesn't work and that we have to become capitalists."
"Do you want an America first leader from the last generation... or do you want an America first leader that can lead the Next Generation?"
"The longer it takes for Trump to concede the election or for us to get some certainty here, the longer it takes for Joe Biden to be able to do his job."
"Goodbye to the crown and hello to you guys voted for. Enjoy as I greet my fearless leader for the first time as a Presidente."
"How does 45 leave? Full illumination has been revealed."
"Musolini was invited to form a government a move that effectively sanctioned the fascist takeover and marked the beginning of a new authoritarian chapter in Italian History."
"The peaceful transition to a multi-party system was certainly a watershed moment."
"Elections would see the first peaceful transfer of power to the opposition since 1916."
"...picking Haiti's next leader will be up to the Haitian people. But the political transition here has stalled because of conflicts internally between political leaders and of course those gangs wield so much influence."
"We once played a game of Uno that started with Barack Obama being president and ended with Trump being president."
"Costello's retirement entrusted control over Washington to Carlos Marcelo, showcasing both a nuanced and sinister side of political corruption."
"One of the most momentous political transitions in modern times."
"We've agreed to implement transitional measures that include the restoration of traditional order and a framework for the settlement of political differences."
"We congratulate the Somali people and their new president."
"Taiwan today is a liberal democracy, a higher quality democracy than many of the others that transitioned during the third wave."
"China's once in a decade transition of power was completed earlier today."
"It's time for me to pass the torch, to hand off the leadership of the NDP."
"We are at a unique stage in history where the founding fathers of African nations are gradually leaving office or conceding power."
"Malawi saw its very first transition between democratically elected presidents in May 2004."
"The idea in letting go of presidential power is a story Africa now knows by heart."
"Having a former president accused of multiple crimes, including the very serious crime of refusing to leave office and interfering with the peaceful transition of power, is unusual and unprecedented."
"We're building on Indonesia's inspiring transition from dictatorship to democracy."
"We had to convert the military victory into a political victory."