"I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the Democratic Party on Election Day in November," said Tonko. "Over the last few months, I've met with thousands of people across the Capital Region, and listened to their concerns for the future of this country. I want to thank them for their support and confidence that my vision is the right one for this district."
Tonko continued: "I also want to thank the hundreds of people who volunteered for the campaign, they put in countless hours in support of my candidacy. Without their help, we would not be moving to the next round.
"There is more work to be done as we head toward Election Day in November, to fight for the issues and change that will get our great country back on track. We need a national energy plan that lessens our addiction to foreign oil, invests in renewable energy sources, focuses on conservation and efficiency, and sparks an innovation economy that could lead to thousands of new Green Collar jobs right in our area.
"We need a universal health care plan that will provide insurance for everyone and lower costs for working families and American corporations. And we need a responsible plan to end the War in Iraq.
"I also want to thank each of my opponents for the spirit they brought to the primary campaign. We shared common ground on many issues, and while approaches to solving complex problems may have differed, our ultimate objectives were in close synch.
"However, with the primary now over, we all must come together to ensure that the issues which we all deeply care about are carried forward to the national debate."
With his win last night, Tonko is more than likely the next representative of NY-21. He will make a great representative and has a record of service to this state that proves that.
