Hillary Clinton told her supporters on Wednesday that losing the presidential race to her GOP challenger Donald Trump "hurts," but said to never give up. 

This was a bitter loss for the former Sectary of State, who lost the 2008 presidential nomination to then-U.S. Senator Barack Obama.

Speaking from New York City and smiling and waving to the audience, Clinton came on the stage with her husband Bill Clinton and other family members.

She thanked the audience and said when she spoke with Trump on Wednesday that she offered her help. 

"I'm sorry we didn't win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country," she said. "I know how disappointed you feel because I feel it too."

Even though the country is deeply divided, she said, Clinton told her supporters that they owe Trump an open mind and a chance to lead.

"Let's do all we can to keep advancing the causes and values we all hold dear. Making our economy work for everyone, not just those at the top," she said, after stating that people need to vote in all elections, not just the presidential race every four years.

She thanked Kaine and his wife for joining her in the race and said to Obama that the country owes him "an enormous debt of gratitude."

Clinton told her supporters that they poured their hearts into the campaign and called them the best.

"This loss hurts, but please, never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it," Clinton said.

She said that someone would eventually shatter the glass ceiling, but never said it would be her, hinting that she will not run again for president.

Before leaving the stage, Clinton addressed women, saying that "nothing has made me prouder" then to be their champion.

Speaking minutes after her, the president offered words of comfort to Democrats after their party lost the White House to Trump. 

"Everybody is sad when their side loses an election, but the day after we have to remember that we're actually all on one team," he said. "We're not Democrats first. We're not Republicans first. We are Americans first."

The president commented that people will lose an argument and sometimes lose an election, but told supporters, "Don't ever think you can't make a difference."

In regards to Clinton, Obama said that he couldn't be prouder of her and what she has accomplished. 

After offering Trump his congratulations during the overnight, Obama said that the president-elect will be meeting with him in the White House tomorrow.

Obama also added that he instructed his staff to show Trump's people the same gracious professionalism that former President George W. Bush and his team showed him when he came into the White House eight years ago.