The Nuclear Family by ending chain migration. Under the current broken system a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives under our plan we focus on the immediate family by limiting sponsorships to spouses and minor children. Either. This vital reform is necessary not just for our economy but for our security and for the future of america. 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. Its time to thank these outdated immigration rules and finally bring our immigration system into the twenty First Century thank you for pillars represent a down the middle compromise and one that will create a safe modern and lawful immigration system. For over thirty years washington has tried and failed to solve this problem and this congress can be the one that finally makes it happen most importantly these four pillars wi
Celestino martinez. Cj. Oes by dj and he says, call me either one. We will go by cj. Years in the air force before becoming an i. C. E. Agent, and facing Gang Violence in dangerous criminals, getting them off our streets. Tough job. At one point, ms13 leaders murder, and they wanted it to happen quickly. But he did not cave to threats or to fear. May, he commanded an operation to track down again members in long island. His team has arrested nearly 400, including nearly 220 ms13 gang members. What thee to tell you, Border Patrol and i. C. E. Have done, we have sent thousands and thousands and thousands of ms13 horrible people out of this country, or into our prisons. So i just want to congratulate you, cj. You are a brave guy. Thank you very much. [applause] pres. Trump and i asked cj, what is the secret . He just said, we are tougher than they are. And i like that answer. [applause] pres. Trump now, lets get congress to send you and all of the people in this Great Chamber we have to d
In the Senate Chamber at about 8 30 p. M. And walk over to the house for President Trumps first state of the Union Address. Tomorrow, republican senators join their house colleagues for a threeday policy retreat. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the earth belongs to you and everything in it. And even when wrong seems overwhelming, you continue to rule. Create in our lawmakers a hunger and thirst for integrity and honesty. Give them pure hearts and truthful lips, accompanied by a passion to glorify you. Provide them the wisdom to live for the honor of your name, as they remember they are your ambassadors. May they look to you for help, knowing that you surround them with the shield of your favor. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Unite
[applause] the president of the United States of america. [applause] 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
Forward with a clear vision and a Righteous Mission will stop to make America Great again for all americans. 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 hardship. We have endured floods and fires and storms. But through it all, we have seen the beauty of americas soul and spine. El in americas each test forged new american heroes to remind us who we are, and show us what we can be. We saw the volunteers of the cajun navy racing to the rescue with their fishing boats to save people in the aftermath of a totally devastating hurricane. We saw strangers shielding strangers from a hail of gunfire on the las vegas strip. We heard tales of americans, like coast guard petty officer ashlee leppert, who is here tonight in the gallery, with melania. [applause] pres. Trump ashlee was aboard one of the first