Vice president mike pence base in northrce dakota, home of the fifth bomb wing and the 91st missile wing. Some of his remarks focused on u. S. Strategy regarding north korea. This is 20 minutes. [applause] v. P. Pence well thank you, and please be at ease. It is an honor to be here with minotn and women of air force base in north dakota where every day the words, the rough riders, and everyone from team minot embodies the motto of Global Strike command. Assure, and strike. You are the pride of the nation. Give yourselves another round of ould you, which yo please . [applause] to thank secretary wilson for that kind introduction and those inspiring words. Would you all my giving the 24th United States secretary of the air force, an 11 year veteran of the air force, another round of applause . We are grateful for your leadership. [applause] let me also think the commanders and theifth on wing 91st missile wing for the hospitality of a have shown us today. Nation,rvice to our colonel Matthew Brooks and twonel call anolin connor, incredible leaders. [applause] also, it is a great privilege for me to be joined by three north dakota who are outst fororth dakotans outstanding leaders and have strength in this state. Give them a round of applause, would you please . Thank you. [applause] i bring greetings today from your commanderinchief, the 40th president of the United States of america the 45th president of the United States of america, President Donald Trump. [applause] the good book tells us if you owe debts, pay debts. If honor, then honor. If respect, then respect. I will pay a debt of gratitude to all of you who have stepped forward to her the uniform of tates as such a time as this. I spoke to the president early this morning and told him i would be ending the day with all of you and he said, tell them i love them and tell them were proud of every single one of air force base. The American People cannot meet more proud of all of you. You are the backbone of this country. You are the spirits of this nation in every sense. The airman of this basin all your fellow americans have volunteered. You are the best of us and it is an honor to be with you all. We know most of you do not serve alone. The spouses and children and parents to support you and pray for you as you serve our nation deserve our thanks as well. Would you join me in thanking all the family members whose love and support and prayers makes your service possible . [applause] this year marks the 60th anniversary of the first unit to take flight from this field. Minot air force base has answered strategically and identified American Leadership in the skies. The base is a bedrock of Americas National security and stability. You are the only military hostllation in america to two of the three legs in the triad. Tos air force base is vital provide strategic deterrence, Global Strike and combat support anytime, anywhere. Stationed here, a embodies the mission. You prove every day that only the best come north. [applause] the legendary fifth bomb wing dates back nearly a century. The 35 years it operated under continuous alert staff. It is remarkable to think about. Standing ready to fly anywhere in the world anytime to protect our people. Today, the members are continually employed across the world. They are supporting our efforts in the global war on terror. Make no mistake about it. America is safer and more secure today because you are the guardians of the upper realm. Airman served as americas silence fentanyl, operate, maintaining, and securing the most powerful weapons. Continuous yearroundlock alert to make sure our deterrent capabilities are ready at a moments notice. As your motto says, the United States is and will always be poised for peace. The success of the United States armed forces and the safety of the American People and our allies have long depended on the Nuclear Deterrence posture maintainedere at here. Today, your vigilance and strength are more vital and important than ever before. At least the, the world is arguably a more dangerous place and at any point since the fall a communism more than quartercentury ago. That is life in the first nine months of this administration, President Trump has taken Decisive Action to make the strong as military in the world stronger still. The threats we face today mean, once again, americas security and future depend on the airman of minot being ready and prepared. It is a great honor for me to tove as Vice President , president i care so deeply about that men and women of the armed of the United States, their families, and our veterans. I believe history will record President Donald Trump is the best friend that armed forces of the United States will ever have. Just look at what we have accomplished already. Already signedas the largest increase in defense spending in nearly 10 years. As we speak, we are working with the congress is the largest investment in our National Defense as the days of ronald reagan. Commanderinchief, the era of budget cuts to the American Military are over. [applause] you can also be assured our administration is committed to strengthening and modernizing americas Nuclear Deterrence. Eace is through p american strength. There is no greater elements of american strength, no greater force for peace in the world and nucleared states arsenal. This assures our allies and proves every day to the world the United States is the will does have the will and the firepower to annihilate any existential threat to our people or homeland. I can assure you President Trump is committed to ensure the United States maintains an deterrentnuclear capable of meeting the unpredictable threats of the 21st century and beyond. That is why earlier this year, the president directed the secretary of defense to conduct a conference of review of our Ballistic Missile defense and Nuclear Capabilities as part of the Nuclear Review and as a sign of his commitment to strengthen our deterrent. Secretary mattis visited this airbase a few short weeks ago. As i did firsthand our Nuclear Forces and to meet the men and women. The findings from the Nuclear Review will be released in the months ahead. Under President Trumps leadership, we will make sure our Nuclear Deterrent is stronger than ever before. Robust, flexible, meetience, and able to enemies with rapid and overwhelming response. I will make you a promise. Under President Trumps leadership, we will rebuild our military. We will once again as a nation give our soldiers, sailors, marines,rains, and and coast guard the training they need to accomplish your mission and get home safe. That is my promise to everyone of you and your families. [applause] with that renewed American Made it, this president clear america will stand with our allies and stand up to our enemies. In afghanistan, our is committinghief armed forces to remain against the taliban until we eliminate that threat once and for all. President trump a few short days ago but i ran on notice when put iran on notice. We will no longer tolerate support of global terrorism. Today, thanks to the kurds of our armed forces, in syria and iraq, isis is on the run. Three years ago, the barbarians celebrated industry of yourself declared capital of their selfdeclared capital. They raised their black flags across the region as they began to perpetrate their unspeakable violence on innocent civilians. Thanks to the armed forces of the United States of america, those black flags do not fly anymore. [applause] just last week, American Allied and youliberated raqqa, guys are part of the historic victory. The great men and women of minot took the fight to isis in the air and on the ground, and i came to say thanks to the team here at minot for a job well done. [applause] the b52s in the fifth wing responsible for danger close strikes to support our coalition for freedom in the region. I know all of you know you could not have achieved those missions without the skill and hard work of your maintainers who kept the jets in the air day after day interruption. For me to go moment to thank all of you who just returned from that doesnt mission. The cruise and the maintainers crews and maintainers. The families and loved ones who bore the burden at home. Thank you to your bravery. We will notrest, relent, until we hunt down and completely destroy isis at its source. We will finish the mission you have been so vital to advancing. [applause] in just a few days, President Trump will travel to another frontline of freedom. For so many of your fellow members, you stand guard to protect our people, allies, and our way of life. In the face of ongoing threats and provocations in the regime, i can assure you the United States will continue to marshall economic and diplomatic pressure. The President Trump has made the great strength and patience, all options are on the table. Our enemies should never doubt the capabilities of the armed forces of the united date of america United States of america. Anyone who should turn our nation should know america always peace but if were forced seeks peace, but if were forced to protect her allies, we will do it overwhelmingly. Ever, thethan commander in depending on you to be ready. Stay sharp, mind your mission and your airmen, and be that deterrent that ensured the security of the American People for generations. The great men and women may be called upon to be the instrument of american power. Comes, we know you will be prepared. You know, it is deeply humbling for me to stand before you today. Before so many heroic americans. Because, you see, while i am the im a a combat veteran, proud father of an aviator in the united date graincorp. My life did not take the United States marine corps. My left and not take me into the uniform, but i see you all in action. In 2003, i traveled to visit soldiers in iraq and freedom. I was inspired, to visit the airmen station in england. I will never forget the sight of lumberede last b52 down the runway and leap into the air on its way home to north dakota. I witnessed the power and professionalism of the airmen of ot firsthand. And america, we maintain peace through strength. In america, we maintain peace through strength. I saw that day just like i see today. You are americas strength. Know President Trump and i understand your Service Comes h great exercise sacrifice, long deployments, and hardship. I want to make sure you do not bear the burden alone. You have the gratitude of the commander in chief, our entire administration, your representatives in washington, and leaders in the congress who are standing with you and stand by you. Each and everyone of you carries with you the gratitude and pride of every american. As the airmen take to the skies, let me say in one other way, i hope you also know you never go alone. In one other way. The old book tells us if you ride on the wings of the dawn, if you go up to the heavens, his hands will guide you. His right hand will hold you fast. Airs, asake to the you take a stand toward freedom, know that you go on the wings of grace. And the grateful prayers of the American People who pray every as you gods protection serve and defend this nation and our freedom. To the men and women of Minot Air Force base, on behalf of your commanderinchief and a grateful nation, thank you for your service. Thank you for your vigilance. May god bless you. God bless your families and your mission, and may god continue to bless the United States of america. [applause] today, President Trump posted trickortreaters and the oval and handed out halloween candy to the children of reporters who cover the white house. Pres. Trump that is a scary outfit. Who are you . Wow. Come on over here, honey. Come on right over here. The mediaelieve produced such beautiful children. How the media did this, i dont know. Come on over here. Come on, kids. Where are the moms and dads . Come on over here. Come on right here. Do you know who they are . You know who they are . They are the friendly media. The press. Are you crying . Come here, sweetie. She is japanese. Beautiful i am going to be in japan in two weeks. You know that . That is beautiful. These are beautiful, wonderful children. You are going to grow up to be like your parents . Dont answer that. [laughter] beck and only get me in trouble that can only get me in trouble, that question. You have wonderful parents. Halloween is special. You have a very scary outfit. That is very scary. What is this . Oh i dont think they want any gifts or candy. Are you ready . This is from the white house. See what that says . Who likes this . Problems. Weight that is the good news, right . Take what ever you need. If you want some for your friends, we have plenty. How does the press treat you . Better you get treated by the press than anybody in the world. I think so. Hi, sweetheart. Congratulations, folks. You did a good job. Here you did a good job. Really beautiful children. How are you . I like that here. Wow. What color is that . Is that purple . That is beautiful. Have a good time, everybody. Thank you. Beautiful children. They will get more beautiful, right . Which is your child . That is very nice. Thank you. Bye, everybody. Cspans washington journal live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. 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