as a Democrat, and I'm very proud of my heritage

and of being Asian American.

But I think my race is, essentially, a non-factor

for most of the Americans I talked to around the country.

They're just looking for someone whose vision

will improve their lives.

We need to do the opposite of much of what we're doing right now,

and the opposite of Donald Trump is an Asian man who likes math.

[cheers and applause]

My campaign will now give a freedom dividend

of $1,000 a month for an entire year

to 10 American families,

someone watching this at home right now.

If you believe that you can solve your own problems

better than any politician,

go to yang2020.com and tell us

how $1,000 a month will help you do just that.

This is how we will get our country working for us again,

the American people.

-If you win the 2020 election, what would you say

in your first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin?

[laughter]

-That's funny.

Well, first I'd say, "I'm sorry I beat your guy."

[laughter]

-What do you say to people who are skeptical

and think that you're just a one-issue candidate?

-Well, if they go to yang2020.com,

they know I've actually got 160 policies on the website.

It's both an honor and disappointment

to be the lone candidate of color on the stage tonight.

-Pete, Pete, fundamentally, you're missing the lesson

of Donald Trump's victory.

Donald Trump is not the cause of all of our problems,

and we're making a mistake when we act like he is.

-That's right.

-You know I am the math guy,

and it is clear tonight from the numbers

that we are not going to win this race.

I am not someone who wants to accept donations and support

in a race that we will not win.

And so, tonight, I am announcing

I am suspending my campaign for President.

-We love you, Andrew!

-I love you, too. Thank you, New Hampshire.