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The level of cooperation needed between mayor answers states and federal government to help foster Economic Opportunity growth and opportunity for all. A month ago, as i mentioned, our Leadership Team had the opportunity to discuss some keyish ice with Vice President elect pence and the moment we mentioned 300 mayors would be here in the capitol for this meeting, he said, i will be there. As far as we can remember, this is the first time we have ever had a Vice President elect attend the winter meeting prior to the inauguration. So it is my great honor and privilege to welcome to the United States conference of mayors, 850th winter meeting, Vice President elect mike pence. [ applause ] thank you so much. Thank you for that wonderful introduction. Mayor corn et. Greetings to all of the distinguished mayors. Welcome to washington, d. C. It is a city that president onf. Kennedy combines southern efish ens efish ens efficiency with northern charm. It was a pleasure meeting with you, nick, and the group of mayors that came to trump tower. Seems like just a few short weeks ago. The president elect enjoyed the time with you. And i so much appreciated the invitation to come and join you today during busy week and to bring greetings from president elect and to wish you all a warm, warm welcome to our nations capital. I know the president elect appreciates very much the hard work that men and women in this room do each and everyday, serving as mayors all across the United States of america. So give yourselves a round of applause for the difference that you and your colleagues all make for the American People. Frankly, it is humbling for me to be standing before you today. Im still getting used to all of this. I know there are a few mayors up on the diaz and in the crowd that have known me a long time. Someone asked me, you know, did you ever imagine you would with find yourself in this position ten years ago . I said, i didnt imagine i would find myself in this position ten months ago. Maybe some of you can relate to that. When the phone call came, that night, that the indiana governors residence and that familiar voice came across the phone line, he said, mike, ive got an assignment for you. And its going to be great. And i could testify that it has been. The journey of a lifetime for my Little Family and the opportunity to serve along side our president elect. It is the greatest honor of my life. It is also humbling to be in a room with so many dedicated public servants. Including mayor nick corn et, second Vice President mayor steven benjamin. Give this great Leadership Team a round of applause for taking your message all the way to trump tower. [ applause ] i look forward to meeting again and again and working with all of you and hopefully everyone in this room. In the coming years. I know from the state of indiana the sacrifices each one of you make, serving in your communities. I see the mayor of carmel, indiana here with a pretty good seat. My friend, jim brainard, i know going to the Grocery Store is an exercise in Public Service often times. Mayors are on the front lines of Public Service and it a large ex tent tent, soar governors. Chances are, ten constituents will stop you and tell you about the pothole in front of their house or snow that didnt get plowed. Our job as mayors and my job as governor is to stop, listen, bring a servant attitude aep do all you can to bring an immediate issue. I want you know that your Vice President elect and president elect understand that. It changes a little bit when you become Vice President elect. Just the other day i got a call from my wife. I was on my way back to the little house we have rented here in the washington, d. C. Area preparing for the inauguration and karen called and said we were out of ice cream. Did you hear about this one . So me and 12 or 13 other cars pulled over at safeway. I dashed in, picked up a couple gallons of ice cream for my family, and it became a National News story. I get the feeling im going to miss those days when only ten people stop me at the supermarket to talk about issues. It truly is humbling all kidding aside, this irish grandson is humbled. This is our extraordinary democracy which continues to make us the envy of the world. Once again this week, the American People will hold up to the world that peaceful transition of power. I have actually been to four inaugurations in my prior capacity. One as governor of indiana and three as congressmen. And got a better seat this time. Always been so inspiring to me, no matter who has their right hand in the air to see the gathering of men and women. From the president and Public Service coming together for this extraordinary display for the strength of our democracy. Four of our last five president s on the stage. I think every american can be proud of the peaceful transition of power we will celebrate once again this friday in washington, d. C. I submit to you, and i think friday marks the dawn of a new era in our country. An era of growth, opportunity and renewed greatness in america. As i mentioned before, ive attended four different inaugurations. Inaugurations in a very real sense aught to be a time where we as americans are coming together. Coming together as a nation. And i want to extend a personal invitation to every single one of you. I hope as many of you are as able will stay through washington, d. C. Through the balance of this week through the conference and join us on friday to celebrate the add vent after new administration. Were all working for the people after all. The president elect and i are determined to forth strong partnerships between the federal government and the cities of this country. Make no mistake about it. We both believe that you have some of the most important jobs in Public Service in the nation. Whether youre a mayor of a large metropolis or small town like my hometown of columbus, indiana. The fact is that each one of you in this room who serve as mayors have one of the biggest impacts, your leadership has perhaps one of the greatest impacts on the quality of life for tens of millions of americans. Ive always had tremendous respect for mayors and the unique role you play. Really, the importance of the Mayoral Office is a testament to americas exceptional system of constitutional government. Whether we look around the world, its easy to see countries that run from their capital city by a few bureaucrats and politicianes who think they know whats best for people. But often times tend to believe people they dont know or understand. It is not like that here in the United States. Here our system of federalism established by the constitution reserved there, reserves the ultimate power in the American People. And of that, to governments closest to them and closest form of government to the American People is local and municipal government. And we cherish it in the same administration. Its you. Its you. Americas mayores who know the unique problems, i would say, especially. Problems your cities face. Better than anyone else. You see them when youre driving home after work. You see them when you leave in the morning. You hear about them from family and friends that vote you into office. You live and breath the reality of local life everyday. And therefore, youre best equipped to assist the National Policy makers in improving the quality of life and prosperity and opportunity for the people of your communities. And everyday, each one of you i know, tries to do everything that you can to leave your cities a better place than you found them and help your constituents have a shot at a better life. I want to promise you as well, donald trump and i are both dedicated to help you be successful in what you do because we believe that government that governs least governs best. And this new administration is going to work in partnership with city halls all across america. [ applause ] our president elect believes as i do that the federal government can play a pivotal role in helping our cities thrive. Thats probably why he spent so much time in the campaign highlighting many issues facing american cities. Remember, after all, he is a new yorker. Thr through and through. He has seen some of the countrys biggest urban challenges. And seen some of the countrys biggest urban renewals up close and personal. Whether it is kids in public schools, challenges in public safety, whether the dilapidated state of too many of our roads and bridges. I can assure you, our president elect understands that americas mayors are facinger is serious challenges that you cant always solve on your own. How do we plan to partner with you to solve some of those problems . I learned during my four years as governor of the great state of indiana, and i think mayor brainard would back me up on this. I work hand in glove with republican and democrat mayors from fort wane to evansville and everywhere in between. The truth is, we all understood. We understood while we have elections and fly under a different banner, when the elections are over, we all serve the people. And i promise you, this administration is going to be committed to work with republican and democrat mayors across america on an kwequal footing. No politics, just results. President elect is actually committed. Committed to partnering with all of you. If you look at the key policies he outlined in recent months many involved working with states and cities for the benefit of americas urban areas. And i called him this afternoon to tell him i was coming by. And in addition to urging me to send along greetings, he said, tell them were going to do an infrastructure bill, and its going to be big. [ applause ] infrastructure package that will meet the needs that face too many communities and often times stifle growth. Then understand education and education reform. Our administration is committed to helping our communities and our states innovate in education. To give student more options. To free our student from failing schools. And also to promote a career and vocational education. So young people and adults can get the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives and get back to communities and local growth. We also, i want to say to you from the heart, the president elect and i as we travel around the country understand the challenges that too many in Law Enforcement are facing and these difficult days. And i know those of you that lead cities. Know that while you have the fancy offices, you know the people that do the hardest work are the people that wear the uniforms. That run in when others run out. And i want to assure you that this president elect is Vice President elect in this administration are going to be deeply committed to stand with you to provide our First Responders with the resources and training they need to accomplish their work for our families and go home safe to theirs. [ applause ] and of course last but certainly not least were going to work with each one of you to unleash job creation in every corner of america. So we can get this nation on a path of renewed prosperity and opportunity. President elects proposals on tax reform will be simply a part of an effort to reig viet in economy, encourage the kind of investment in mer dha will create jobs in america. It really is extraordinary. Extraordinary to think about it. The number of companies, in fact we heard tell that the gm had another announcement yesterday today, that because of the leadership of president elect donald trump and because of companies seeing our commitment to pro growth policies, it will simply improve the overall environment for job creation in America Companies that were planning to build elsewhere are building again in america and i promise you, were just getting started. Well, i can keep going on and nick will probably let me, but i dont want to overstay my welcome and i hope you will invite me back when i get that elect part off all the introductions. Let me just say to you, my commitment to you, and president elects commitment to you, is that this administration is going to be a friend to americas mayors. Now we may not agree on everything, and our doors will be open to hear the issues upon which we might differ and we will listen respectfully, but we all agree, the success of our country depend on the success of our cities and more importantly, the success of every american wherever they call home. In the city, on the farm, in big cities or small towns. Each one of you are already working around the clock to take your hometowns to the next level and three days from now, i want to promise you, that were going to do everything in our power to help you succeed and to take america itself to the next level, too. And you know, i said before that, that this friday will mark the dawn of a new era and i truly do believe it. It is a sense of optimism across the country that people feel. An optimism about new beginnings, and i just want to assure all of you on behalf of the president elect that in the days and months and years that lie ahead, we will work with each and every one of you. Regardless of political party, to make America Great again. Thank you very much and god bless you and your continued service. Your communities into this nation. [ applause ] a reminder about our upcoming live coverage in about 15 minutes or so we will take you live to the center for strategic and international studies. Final words from Deputy National security adviser ben rhodes on Lessons Learned in national security. Live on cspan 3 at 4 00 eastern. The president ial inauguration of donald trump is friday. Cspan will have live coverage of all the days events and ceremonies. Watch live on cspan and cspan. Org and listen live on the free cspan radio app. And the white house announced today that obamas will head to palm springs immediately after the i nicaraguaation. Meanwhile, they are moving into their new house in washington, d. C. Moving day at the new obama digs where a few sets of golf clubs just headed in. Box labelled, cleaning supplies heads into the obama home just like theyre us. Britains Prime Minister theresa may talked about the country leaving the European Union and the future of the uk. Here is a brief look. We are about to enter a negotiation. That means there will be give and take. There will have to be compromises. It will require imagination on both sides. And not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. I recognize how important it is to provide business, Public Sector and everybody. With as much certainty as possible adds we mo possible as we move through the process. Where we can move through the process, we will do so. We acted quickly to give information about farm payments and university funding. Which is why we repeal the european communitys action we will revert to the body of existing eu law into british law. This will give the country maximum certainty as we leave the eu. Same rules and laws will apply on the day after brexit as they did before. And it will be for the British Parliament to decide on any changes to that law after full scrutiny and proper parliamentary debate. There is one other way in which i would like to provide certainty. I can confirm today that the government will put to the final deal which is agreed between the uk and eu to a vote in both houses of parliament before it comes into force. And this morning, washington journal took a

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