Sanders tells the delegates, "No one is more disappointed than I am. (However) I hope you take enormous pride in the historic accomplishments we have achieved."
VOA's Katherine Gypson can see one of the "silenced" people (some Sanders supporters have placed tape over their mouths with the word 'Silenced' on them) weeping. Other supporters are lovingly shouting along with his familiar lines.
Sanders says the election isn't about the polls, campaign strategy or fundraising. "This election is about – and must be about – the needs of the American people and the kind of future we create for our children and grandchildren."
Sanders said, "This election is not about, and has never been about, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders."