Washington: US President Donald Trump delivered his maiden State Of The Union address, an annual message presented by the US President, to a joint session of the congress.
In the hour-long address, Donald Trump spoke about the American economy and the tax cuts undertaken by his government. He also talked about "decades of unfair trade deals", "immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American Workers and American Families", "what kind of nation" America will be, and America's "fight until ISIS is defeated" among others.
The State Of The Union was recently mired in controversy as tickets to the prime-time speech were printed inviting lawmakers and guests to the State of the "Uniom". Although Donald Trump has been a presidential trailblazer on the spelling front, this goof-up had left the officials red-faced.
Here are the Highlights from Donald Trump's debut State Of The Union address:
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President Trump Delivers First State Of The Union Address: Highlights
In the hour-long address, Donald Trump spoke about the American economy and the tax cuts undertaken by his government. He also talked about "decades of unfair trade deals", "immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American Workers and American Families", "what kind of nation" America will be, and America's "fight until ISIS is defeated" among others.
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Updated : January 31, 2018 2:56 pm IST
President Donald Trump delivered his first State Of The Union address (AFP)
Jan 31, 2018 08:57 (IST)
President Trump on North Korea's "cruel dictatorship"
No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea. North Korea's reckless pursuit of nuclear missiles could very soon threaten our homeland," President Trump said.
Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation. I will not repeat the mistakes of past administrations that got us into this very dangerous position," he added.
No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea. North Korea's reckless pursuit of nuclear missiles could very soon threaten our homeland," President Trump said.
Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation. I will not repeat the mistakes of past administrations that got us into this very dangerous position," he added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:55 (IST)
President Trump on Iran and US' nuclear deal with Iran
"When the people of Iran rose up against the crimes of their corrupt dictatorship, I did not stay silent. America stands with the people of Iran in their courageous struggle for freedom," President Trump said.
"I am asking the Congress to address the fundamental flaws in the terrible Iran nuclear deal. My Administration has also imposed tough sanctions on the communist and socialist dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela," he added.
"When the people of Iran rose up against the crimes of their corrupt dictatorship, I did not stay silent. America stands with the people of Iran in their courageous struggle for freedom," President Trump said.
"I am asking the Congress to address the fundamental flaws in the terrible Iran nuclear deal. My Administration has also imposed tough sanctions on the communist and socialist dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela," he added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:54 (IST)
"I am asking the Congress to pass legislation to help ensure American foreign-assistance dollars always serve American interests, and only go to friends of America, not enemies of America," said President Trump.
Jan 31, 2018 08:53 (IST)
President Donald Trump on Jerusalem as Israel's capital
"Last month, I also took an action endorsed unanimously by the US Senate just months before: I recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel," President Trump said.
"Last month, I also took an action endorsed unanimously by the US Senate just months before: I recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel," President Trump said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:52 (IST)
President Trump on Afghanistan
"Our warriors in Afghanistan also have new rules of engagement. Along with their heroic Afghan partners, our military is no longer undermined by artificial timelines, and we no longer tell our enemies our plans," President Trump said.
"Our warriors in Afghanistan also have new rules of engagement. Along with their heroic Afghan partners, our military is no longer undermined by artificial timelines, and we no longer tell our enemies our plans," President Trump said.
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Jan 31, 2018 08:50 (IST)
Without naming the recent Kabul ambulance attack, President Trump said, "Terrorists who do things like place bombs in civilian hospitals are evil. When possible, we have no choice but to annihilate them."
Jan 31, 2018 08:48 (IST)
President Trump on keeping Guantanamo Bay open
"Today, I am keeping another promise. I just signed an order directing Secretary Mattis to reexamine our military detention policy and to keep open the detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay."
"Today, I am keeping another promise. I just signed an order directing Secretary Mattis to reexamine our military detention policy and to keep open the detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay."
Jan 31, 2018 08:46 (IST)
President Donald Trump on ISIS
"I also pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the Earth. 1 year later, I am proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated very close to 10% of the territory just recently held by these killers in Iraq and Syria," Donald Trump said.
"ISIS has lost nearly 100% of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria. Last year, I also pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the Earth... We will continue our fight until ISIS is defeated," President Trump said.
"Terrorists are not merely criminals. They are unlawful enemy combatants. And when captured overseas, they should be treated like the terrorists they are," he said.
"In the past, we have foolishly released hundreds and hundreds of dangerous terrorists, only to meet them again on the battlefield, including the ISIS leader, al-Baghdadi," he added.
"I also pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the Earth. 1 year later, I am proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated very close to 10% of the territory just recently held by these killers in Iraq and Syria," Donald Trump said.
"ISIS has lost nearly 100% of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria. Last year, I also pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the Earth... We will continue our fight until ISIS is defeated," President Trump said.
"Terrorists are not merely criminals. They are unlawful enemy combatants. And when captured overseas, they should be treated like the terrorists they are," he said.
"In the past, we have foolishly released hundreds and hundreds of dangerous terrorists, only to meet them again on the battlefield, including the ISIS leader, al-Baghdadi," he added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:45 (IST)
When the countries of the world eliminate nuclear weapons, it will be a "magical moment": Donald Trump
"Perhaps someday in the future there will be a magical moment when the countries of the world will get together to eliminate their nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, we are not there yet, sadly," he said.
"Perhaps someday in the future there will be a magical moment when the countries of the world will get together to eliminate their nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, we are not there yet, sadly," he said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:40 (IST)
President Trump on Russia and China
"We face rogue regimes, terrorist groups, and rivals like China and Russia that challenge our interests, our economy, & our values," said President Trump.
"I am thereby asking the Congress to end the dangerous defense sequester and fully fund our great military," said Donald Trump.
"As part of our defense, we must modernize and rebuild our nuclear arsenal, hopefully never having to use it, but making it so strong and powerful that it will deter any acts of aggression," President Trump added.
"We face rogue regimes, terrorist groups, and rivals like China and Russia that challenge our interests, our economy, & our values," said President Trump.
"I am thereby asking the Congress to end the dangerous defense sequester and fully fund our great military," said Donald Trump.
"As part of our defense, we must modernize and rebuild our nuclear arsenal, hopefully never having to use it, but making it so strong and powerful that it will deter any acts of aggression," President Trump added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:40 (IST)
"These four pillars represent a down-the-middle compromise, and one that will create a safe, modern, and lawful immigration system," said President Trump.
Jan 31, 2018 08:37 (IST)
"Two terrorist attacks in New York were made possible by the visa lottery and chain migration": President Donald Trump
"The third pillar ends the visa lottery, a program that randomly hands out green cards without any regard for skill, merit, or the safety of American people," President Trump said.
On chain migration:
"The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by ending chain migration. Under the current broken system, a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives," said President Trump, adding, "We will now restrict that to the spouse and minor children only."
"In recent weeks, two terrorist attacks in New York were made possible by the visa lottery and chain migration. In the age of terrorism, these programs present risks we can just no longer afford," President Trump added.
"The third pillar ends the visa lottery, a program that randomly hands out green cards without any regard for skill, merit, or the safety of American people," President Trump said.
On chain migration:
"The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by ending chain migration. Under the current broken system, a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives," said President Trump, adding, "We will now restrict that to the spouse and minor children only."
"In recent weeks, two terrorist attacks in New York were made possible by the visa lottery and chain migration. In the age of terrorism, these programs present risks we can just no longer afford," President Trump added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:34 (IST)
President Trump on borders
"The second pillar fully secures the border. That means building a great wall on the Southern border," Donald Trump said.
"Our plan closes the terrible loopholes exploited by criminals and terrorists to enter our country, and it finally ends the horrible and dangerous practice of 'catch and release.'" he said.
"The second pillar fully secures the border. That means building a great wall on the Southern border," Donald Trump said.
"Our plan closes the terrible loopholes exploited by criminals and terrorists to enter our country, and it finally ends the horrible and dangerous practice of 'catch and release.'" he said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:33 (IST)
Donald Trump on citizenship and immigration
"The first pillar of our framework generously offers a path to citizenship for 1.8 million illegal immigrants who were brought here by their parents at a young age. That covers almost 3 times more people than the previous administration," President Trump said.
"Under our plan, those who meet education and work requirements, and show good moral character, will be able to become full citizens of the United States over a 12-year period," he said.
"The first pillar of our framework generously offers a path to citizenship for 1.8 million illegal immigrants who were brought here by their parents at a young age. That covers almost 3 times more people than the previous administration," President Trump said.
"Under our plan, those who meet education and work requirements, and show good moral character, will be able to become full citizens of the United States over a 12-year period," he said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:32 (IST)
President Trump on immigration
"My duty, and the sacred duty of every elected official in this chamber, is to defend Americans... because Americans are dreamers too," says President Trump.
"Struggling communities, especially immigrant communities, will also be helped by immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American workers and American families," he said.
"My duty, and the sacred duty of every elected official in this chamber, is to defend Americans... because Americans are dreamers too," says President Trump.
"Struggling communities, especially immigrant communities, will also be helped by immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American workers and American families," he said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:25 (IST)
"Open borders have allowed drugs and gangs to pour into our most vulnerable communities": Donald Trump
"Tonight, I am calling on the Congress to finally close the deadly loopholes that have allowed MS-13, and other criminals, to break into our country," said President Trump.
"For decades, open borders have allowed drugs and gangs to pour into our most vulnerable communities. They have allowed millions of low-wage workers to compete for jobs and wages against the poorest Americans," he added.
"As President of the United States, my highest loyalty, my greatest compassion, and my constant concern is for America's children, America's struggling workers, and America's forgotten communities," President Trump said.
"Tonight, I am calling on the Congress to finally close the deadly loopholes that have allowed MS-13, and other criminals, to break into our country," said President Trump.
"For decades, open borders have allowed drugs and gangs to pour into our most vulnerable communities. They have allowed millions of low-wage workers to compete for jobs and wages against the poorest Americans," he added.
"As President of the United States, my highest loyalty, my greatest compassion, and my constant concern is for America's children, America's struggling workers, and America's forgotten communities," President Trump said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:24 (IST)
"The era of economic surrender is totally over": President Trump
"We can lift our citizens from welfare to work, from dependence to independence, and from poverty to prosperity," said President Trump.
"The era of economic surrender is totally over," President Trump added.
"We can lift our citizens from welfare to work, from dependence to independence, and from poverty to prosperity," said President Trump.
"The era of economic surrender is totally over," President Trump added.
Jan 31, 2018 08:22 (IST)
President Trump talks about prison reform
"As America regains its strength, this opportunity must be extended to all citizens. That is why this year we will embark on reforming our prisons to help former inmates who have served their time get a second chance at life," said President Trump.
"As America regains its strength, this opportunity must be extended to all citizens. That is why this year we will embark on reforming our prisons to help former inmates who have served their time get a second chance at life," said President Trump.
Jan 31, 2018 08:18 (IST)
President Trump on US infrastructure
"As we rebuild our industries, it is also time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. America has been, is, and always will be a nation of builders," said President Trump.
"Every Federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with State and local governments and, where appropriate, tapping into private sector investment -- to permanently fix the infrastructure deficit. And we can do it," President Trump said.
"As we rebuild our industries, it is also time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. America has been, is, and always will be a nation of builders. We will build gleaming new roads, bridges, highways, railways, and waterways across our land. And we will do it with American heart, and American hands, and American grit," he further said.
"As we rebuild our industries, it is also time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. America has been, is, and always will be a nation of builders," said President Trump.
"Every Federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with State and local governments and, where appropriate, tapping into private sector investment -- to permanently fix the infrastructure deficit. And we can do it," President Trump said.
"As we rebuild our industries, it is also time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. America has been, is, and always will be a nation of builders. We will build gleaming new roads, bridges, highways, railways, and waterways across our land. And we will do it with American heart, and American hands, and American grit," he further said.
Jan 31, 2018 08:17 (IST)
President Donald Trump speaks on trade deals
"America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs, and our wealth... The era of economic surrender is totally over," said President Trump.
"From now on, we expect trading relationships to be fair and, very importantly, reciprocal," he said and added saying, "We will work to fix bad trade deals and negotiate new ones and they'll be good ones."
"America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs, and our wealth... The era of economic surrender is totally over," said President Trump.
"From now on, we expect trading relationships to be fair and, very importantly, reciprocal," he said and added saying, "We will work to fix bad trade deals and negotiate new ones and they'll be good ones."
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