At a veterans day ceremony and parade in new york city. Pres. Trump thank you very much, stanley, and thank you for your tremendous support of this wonderful parade. Today, we come together as one nation to salute the veterans of the United States armed forces, the greatest warriors to ever walk the face of the earth. Our veterans risked everything for us. Now, it is our duty to serve and protect them every single day of our lives. It is truly an honor to come back to new york city right here at Madison Square park to be the first president ever to attend americas parade. [cheers and applause] pres. Trump to every veteran with us, to the thousands preparing to march on fifth avenue, it will be something, and to the 18 million veterans across our country, the first lady and i have come to express the everlasting love and loyalty of 327 million americans. I want to recognize the department of Veterans Affairs deputy secretary, james byrne, for joining us. Thank you, james. Thank you, jam
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving and gracious god, we give you thanks forgiving us another day. For giving us another day. Help us this day to draw closer to you, so that with your spirit and aware of your presence among us we may all face the tasks of this day. Bless the members of the peoples house. Help them to think clearly, speak confidently, and act courageously in the belief that all Noble Service is based upon patience, truth and love. May these decisive days through which we are living make them genuine enough to maintain their integrity, great enough to be humble, and good enough to keep their faith always regarding Public Office as a sake faith, always regarding Public Office as a sacred trust. Give them the wisdom and currently to not fail their fellow citizens nor you. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro temp
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. Of the national anthem. Ladies and gentlemen my please remain standing for the singing of the national anthem. Oh, say can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming . And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the home of the brave. Good morning, it is a great day for a prayer and we thank the lord for the opportunity to be here for this great weather. Lets pray today. We come to you in this moment and we seek your blessings upon our defensey, secretary and the United States of america. Thank you for your presence with us today. And for your presence with those of our forces and families wherever they are around the wor
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Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. Ladies and gentlemen, remain standing for the singing of the national anthem. Present. March anthem]l order march. Defense secretary esper in the United States of america. Thank you for your presence with us today. Thank you for your presence with our forces and their families, wherever they are. Let them know that we are praying for them and lift them up give them encouragement and bring them home safely. Peace, we come to this place today where we need to pray when times require peacekeepers and peacemakers. Trumpore, grand president and Vice President prince and grand secretary esper and the joint chiefs of staff your divine wisdom, your divine strength, and your divine knowledge that leads to increased power and brings increased peace. As these leaders Work Together bless theiries, efforts to support National Interests and the good of mankind. As esper officially enters this new role, made a servant on your. As you continue