Trump's victory speech: From 'political stuff is nasty' to 'I will not let America down'

A few highlights from the 45th American President's victory speech from New York

Donald Trump triumphed over Hillary Clinton while defying all poll projections. Post the result declaration, Trump delivered a speech at the Hilton Hotel in New York City on Tuesday during a victory party organised by his campaign.

While everyone expected him to be his usual brash, foul-mouthed self but he was surprisingly mellow and humble. 

The real estate tycoon-turned-politician devoted most of his speech to thank both supporters and non-supporters and opponent Hillary Clinton.

Here are top 10 highlights of president-elect Donald Trump's victory speech:

1. "We're going to get to work immediately for the American people and we're going to be doing a job that hopefully you will be so proud of your President."

 

2. "So it's been what they call an historic event, but to be really historic, we have to do a great job and I promise you that I will not let you down."

3. "This was tough. This political stuff is nasty and it is tough."

4."We will seek common ground, not hostility, partnership, not conflict. I want to tell the world community that while we will always put America's interests first, we will deal fairly with everyone, with everyone."

5. "America will no longer settle for anything less than the best. We must reclaim our country's destiny and dream big and bold and daring. No dream is too big, no challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach."

6. "We have a great economic plan. We will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world. At the same time we will get along with all other nations, willing to get along with us."

7. "We are going to fix our inner cities and rebuild our highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals and we will put millions of our people to work as we rebuild it."

8. "Ours was not a campaign but rather an incredible and great movement, made up of millions of hard-working men and women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and for their family. It is a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people, and serve the people it will."

9. "For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country."

10. "I congratulate Hillary Clinton and her family on a very hard-fought campaign. Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country."