Thank The Voters

Now, I came out and I said, I feel great.  I do feel great.  You know, I have had the privilege of representing the state of Louisiana for 12 years.  I've been able to participate in democracy.  And when you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to, but you don't pout.  You don't whine.  You don't claim that the election was stolen.  You don't find a reason.  You don't manufacture some excuse.  You thank the voters for the privilege of representing the state or the country for as long as you've had that privilege.  And that's what I'm doing right now.  

-- Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) conceding defeat after losing his primary (18 May 2026)