Donald Trump's 1st Presidential speech to US Congress concentrates on American jobs, Islamic terror and immigrants
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed a joint session of the Congress in Washington DC for the first time.
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United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed a joint session of the Congress in Washington DC for the first time. AFP
Trump condemned the Kansas shooting in his address. He also said that the US "will work with our allies, including our friends in the Muslim world, to extinguish ISIS (Islamic State) from our planet." AFP
Trump invoked ideals of the American forefathers and said, "Each American generation passes the torch of truth, liberty and justice — in an unbroken chain all the way down to the present." AFP
America stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said as he broke his silence on the fatal Kansas shooting in which an Indian techie was killed. AFP
Trump said, "In 9 years, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding — 250 years since the day we declared our Independence." AFP
Contrary to his 'America First' policy, Trump said,"What we are witnessing today is the renewal of the American Spirit. Our allies will find that America is once again ready to lead." AFP
On Islamic terrorism, Trump said, "As promised, I directed the Department of Defence to develop a plan to demolish and destroy (Islamic State) — a network of lawless savages that have slaughtered Muslims and Christians, and men, women, and children of all faiths and beliefs," AFP
"Obamacare is collapsing — and we must act decisively to protect all Americans," said Trump and then went on to add, "Action is not a choice — it is a necessity". Cue massive applause. AFP