Defeated Clinton says Dems made case for change

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Sen. Hillary Clinton congratulated her rivals in the Iowa Democratic caucuses on Thursday after losing to Sen. Barack Obama and said, "Together we have made the case for change."

With supporters chanting, "Hillary, Hillary," Clinton sounded upbeat and voiced confidence she would rebound in the upcoming string of primaries, saying, "I am so ready for the rest of this campaign and I am so ready to lead."