[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/11/05/art.clinton.plane.gi.jpg caption=" Hillary Clinton earlier today at the polls."]
(CNN) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have spoken, according to Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines.
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The two spoke for a few minutes: Clinton congratulated Obama on his victory, and offered her condolences on the loss of his grandmother. Obama thanked the New York senator for all she did to help him win the election, and said he looks forward to speaking with both her and President Clinton soon.