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
Im Nora Odonnell with my colleagues gayle king and john dickerson. Well check in with jeff in just a moment. Were awaiting the house sergeant of arms to announce the president s entrance into the chamber, one of the important symbols on this symbolic night, one of the most traditional roles. White house aides have promised President Trumps speech will seek to unify, but what does that mean . They seem to be in a great mood, lots of handshakes and smiles on both sides of the aisle. This is a very important moment for President Trump. He can celebrate a big win on his tax overhaul. The president s first guests are sitting in the first section including a welder from ohio who says he benefits from the tax cuts, the parents of the victims of the ms13 street gangs and some victims from the hurricanes and the wildfires. Ambassador haley, nicky mcgahn following her into the chamber. The president said his speech will be about bringing people together. Hes trying to kick off his second year in
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
[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