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4:00 p.m. November 13, 2000: Gore Asks that Time Be Spent to Determine Rightful Florida Winner

2000-11-13 4:00 p.m.

Presidential candidate and Vice President Al Gore (D-TN) makes a televised statement saying that it is important to “spend the days necessary” to determine the rightful winner of the Florida presidential election. [US News and World Report, 12/13/2000]