Caracas, December 7 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro responded Monday to the outcome of Sunday’s National Assembly election, praising the turnout of nearly 75 percent.

“The constitution and democracy have triumphed.  We recognize and accept these results,” said President Maduro.  President Maduro thanked the workers of the electoral authority and the country’s armed forces that supported the realization of Sunday’s elections.

“A perfect electoral system, without a doubt is one the most marvelous creations of these 16 years of revolution, of transformations and the creation of something new,” said Maduro.

In light of the results, Maduro called on the opposition and their supporters to cease the “economic war” against the government and to respect the law.  ​President Maduro also took the opportunity to call on supporters to learn lessons from this defeat.

“We have lost a battle today, but the fight for a new socialism has barely begun.  We see this as a slap to wake us up to act,” said Maduro, adding: “It is time for a rebirth.”