President trump will enter and deliver his first state of the Union Address for joint session of congress. This is a moment of history and high drama here in washington, an embattled president under investigation, a congress mired in partisan conflict, a government that Many Americans believe is kregsincreasingly un to function for the common good. Donald trump has been in office for one year and ten days, and given the controversy his presidency has taken so far, there is high interest in what he has to say tonight on the economy, on immigration, on north korea and so many other issues. Here with me tonight are my nbc news colleagues, savannah guthrie, chuck todd, dreandrea mitchell, megyn kelly and tom brokaw. Savannah, a year ago it was a new administration addressing congress. There was so much looking president ial. That was a year ago. What are we looking at tonight . Now we have a year to talk about and what a year its been. It was substantively consequential, big ticket items b
[applause]. Mister president good to see you i want to tell you story about this wristband that i wear every day on it are the words of the golden rule practiced the golden rule every day as you know the golden rule is a statement made by jesus recorded in the sermon on the mount in the gospel of matthew. It is translated in various ways but goes Something Like this. Do onto others as you would have them do unto you. A while back after a local event position in my hometown of st. Petersburg, florida, someone came up and he did me one of these. I put it on and i wear every day. I do myself dash i do so to remind myself that in this world the politics that we want to treat everybody the way that we would like to be treated. I hope you all will take the sentiment with you today when you leave. Remembering how jesus wanted all of us to live fairly and compassionately. As i mentioned its been a privilege that charlie and i have enjoyed this last year to lead a weekly Prayer Breakfast of hou
Chief White House Correspondent john roberts to set the stage for us from the north lawn. Good evening, john. Bret, good evening to you and to you as well, martha. I think its safe to say that the president s first year in office was tough partisan issues like obamacare and tax reform that he needed to get his own party on board to pass as you saw didnt get very far with Obamacare Repeal and replace. Year two of the trumps presidency were told by the white to issues that he thinks he can get bipartisan support on. Throw down the gauntlet to democrats to Work Together with him for the good of the country. First and foremost among those issues will be infrastructure, the president thinks there is a Good Opportunity to have democrats work with him on that. He also wants to get a deal on daca, his sort of a starting point for broader Immigration Reform. No question thats going to be a tougher lift than infrastructure. As for the democrats, no sign at this point that the leadership is willi
Sponsorships to spouses and minor children. 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 reform. These outdated immigration rules and finally bring our immigration system into the 21st century. [ applause ] these four pillars represent a downthemiddle compromise and one that will represent a safe, modern, and Legal Immigration system. For over 30 years, washington has tried and failed to solve this problem. This congress can be the one that finally makes it happen. Most importantly, these four pillars will produce legislation that fulfills my ironclad pledge to sign a bill that puts america first. [ applause ] so lets come together, set politics aside and finally get the job done. These reforms will also support our res
Chief White House Correspondent john roberts to set the stage for us from the north lawn. Good evening, john. Bret, good evening to you and to you as well, martha. I think its safe to say that the president s first year in office was tough partisan issues like obamacare and tax reform that he needed to get his own party on board to pass as you saw didnt get very far with Obamacare Repeal and replace. Year two of the trumps presidency were told by the white to issues that he thinks he can get bipartisan support on. Throw down the gauntlet to democrats to Work Together with him for the good of the country. First and foremost among those issues will be infrastructure, the president thinks there is a Good Opportunity to have democrats work with him on that. He also wants to get a deal on daca, his sort of a starting point for broader Immigration Reform. No question thats going to be a tougher lift than infrastructure. As for the democrats, no sign at this point that the leadership is willi