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PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton On Capitol Hill For First Time Since Election

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Kaitlan Collins Contributor
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Hillary Clinton was on Capitol Hill Thursday for the first time since she lost the presidential election to Donald Trump.

Hillary Clinton

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Dressed in a purple pantsuit, the former candidate arrived at the Russell Senate Office Building to commemorate Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s last days in office.

He is retiring at the end of this month after 34 years in Congress. (RELATED: Clinton Donors Infuriated They Didn’t Make The Cut For Thank-You Party)

Hillary Clinton

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“This is not exactly the speech at the Capitol I expected to be giving after the election,” Clinton said as she stepped up to the lectern. “After a few selfies taken in the woods, I am thankful to be here.”

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Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton

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“I grateful to Sen. Reid for inviting me.” (RELATED: Hillary Clinton At Reid Retirement Party: ‘Not The Speech I Expected To Give At The Capitol’)

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Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton

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“He’s never afraid to speak out, when it’s not easy or popular,” she said of Reid. “I wish you and your family all the happiness in the world. You’ve earned it.”