In mr. Ryan members of congress, i have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the president of United States. [applause] President Trump mr. Speaker, mr. Vice president , members of congress, first lady of the United States, and my fellow americans, less than one year has passed since i first stood at this podium in this majestic chamber to speak on behalf of the American People and to address their concerns, their hopes and their dreams. That night, our new administration had already taken very swift action. A new tide of optimism was already sweeping across our land. Each day since, we have gone timism was already sweeping across our land. Have goneince, we forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission, to make America Great again for all americans. [applause] pres. Trump over the last year, we have made incredible progress and achieved extraordinary success. We have faced challenges we expected and others we could have never imagined. We have shared in the
King and john dickerson. Cbs evening news anchor jeff glor is reporting in washington, so well check in with jeff in just a moment. And were waiting for the house sergeant at arms to announce the president s entrance into the chamber. Thats an important symbol in this symbolic night. This is one of the most traditional roles of the presidency, and yet it meets a traditionbreaking president. White house aides have promised President Trumps speech will seek to unify, but what does that mean . Will the president extend an olive branch to democrats or ask them to unify by simply agreeing with him, and will democrats hoping to run against the president in this Election Year be in any mood to listen to him . The answers to those questions will set the tone for negotiations on president ial priorities like immigration and infrastructure. Right now as everyone is entering the chamber, they seem to be in a great mood. Lots of handshakes and smiles on both sides of the aisle. This is an importan
Pres. Trump thank you. Thank you. [applause] mr. Ryan members of congress, i had the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the president of the United States. [applause] pres. Trump mr. Speaker, mr. Vice president , members of congress, the first lady of the United States, and my fellow americans. Less than one year has passed since i first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American People and to address their concerns, their hopes and their dreams. That night, our new administration had already taken very swift action. Of optimism was already sweeping across our land. Have goneince, we forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission, to make America Great again for all americans. [applause] pres. Trump over the last year, we have made incredible progress and achieved extraordinary success. We have faced challenges we expected and others we could have never imagined. We have shared in the heights of victory and the pains of h
The military prison open indefinitely. This comes as trump repeatedly links immigration with terrorism. Pres. Trump 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. Amy and while 2017 was the second warmest year on record, trump never mentioned Climate Change or Global Warming. Pres. Trump we have ended the war on American Energy, and we have ended the war on beautiful, clean coal. Amy today, we will hear excerpts from the state of the union and get response from Maru Mora Villalpando, a leading undocumented immigrants rights activist who attended the state fears sheon as she faces deportation. We will also hear from ilhan omar, former refugee who has become the first somali american muslim legislator in the United States. Plus Bill Mckibben of 350. Org ,nd katrina vanden heuvel publisher of the nation. We will also speak to daniel ms 13 and