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platitudescivil_rights, black_history_month, african_americansThank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our Nation's path towards civil rights and the work that still remains to be done.
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terrorismdomestic_terrorism, jews, bipartisan, unityRecent threats targeting Jewish community centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all of its very ugly forms.
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platitudesliberty, justiceEach American generation passes the torch of truth, liberty, and justice in an unbroken chain, all the way down to the present.
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platitudesunityThat torch is now in our hands, and we will use it to light up the world. I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength, and it is a message deeply delivered from my heart.
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platitudesA new chapter of American greatness is now beginning. A new national pride is sweeping across our Nation.
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platitudesoptimismAnd a new surge of optimism is placing impossible dreams firmly within our grasp.
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platitudesWhat we are witnessing today is the renewal of the American spirit.
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platitudesmagaOur allies will find that America is once again ready to lead.
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platitudesmagaAll the nations of the world—friend or foe—will find that America is strong, America is proud, and America is free.
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platitudesIn 9 years, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding: 250 years since the day we declared our independence.
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platitudesIt will be one of the great milestones in the history of the world.
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platitudesfuture, childrenBut what will America look like as we reach our 250th year? What kind of country will we leave for our children?
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platitudesmistakes, past, futureI will not allow the mistakes of recent decades past to define the course of our future.
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economyjobs, globalism, middle_classFor too long, we've watched our middle class shrink as we've exported our jobs and wealth to foreign countries.
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crimeinner_citiesWe've financed and built one global project after another, but ignored the fates of our children in the inner cities of Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit, and so many other places throughout our land.
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immigrationborder_security, drugsWe've defended the borders of other nations, while leaving our own borders wide open for anyone to cross and for drugs to pour in at a now unprecedented rate.
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infrastructurenationalismAnd we've spent trillions and trillions of dollars overseas, while our infrastructure at home has so badly crumbled.
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2016_election2016_electionThen, in 2016, the Earth shifted beneath our feet.
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2016_electionmaga, 2016_electionThe rebellion started as a quiet protest, spoken by families of all colors and creeds, families who just wanted a fair shot for their children and a fair hearing for their concerns.
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2016_electionmaga, 2016_electionBut then the quiet voices became a loud chorus, as thousands of citizens now spoke out together, from cities small and large, all across our country.
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2016_electionmaga, 2016_electionFinally, the chorus became an earthquake, and the people turned out by the tens of millions, and they were all united by one very simple, but crucial demand: that America must put its own citizens first.
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2016_electionmaga, 2016_electionBecause only then can we truly make America great again.
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economymaga, manufacturingDying industries will come roaring back to life.
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militaryveteransHeroic veterans will get the care they so desperately need.
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militarymilitary_spendingOur military will be given the resources its brave warriors so richly deserve.
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infrastructureinfrastructure_sepndingCrumbling infrastructure will be replaced with new roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, and railways gleaming across our very, very beautiful land.
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health_careopioids, drugsOur terrible drug epidemic will slow down and, ultimately, stop.
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infrastructureinner_cities, poverty, crimeAnd our neglected inner cities will see a rebirth of hope, safety, and opportunity.
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platitudesmagaAbove all else, we will keep our promises to the American people.
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platitudesThank you.
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economyjobs, magaSince my election, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, Sprint, Softbank, Lockheed, Intel, Walmart, and many others have announced that they will invest billions and billions of dollars in the United States and will create tens of thousands of new American jobs.
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economystock_marketThe stock market has gained almost $3 trillion in value since the election on November 8—a record.
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economytax_policy, regulation, military_spendingWe've saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars by bringing down the price of fantastic—and it is a fantastic—new F-35 jet fighter, and we'll be saving billions more on contracts all across our Government.
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govt_reformjobs, regulationWe have placed a hiring freeze on nonmilitary and nonessential Federal workers.
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govt_reformlobbying, drain_the_swamp, corruptionWe have begun to drain the swamp of government corruption by imposing a 5-year ban on lobbying by executive branch officials and a lifetime ban—[applause]—thank you.
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platitudesThank you.
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govt_reformlobbyingAnd a lifetime ban on becoming lobbyists for a foreign government.
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economyregulation, jobsWe have undertaken a historic effort to massively reduce job-crushing regulations, creating a deregulation Task Force inside of every Government agency.
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economyregulationAnd we're imposing a new rule which mandates that for every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated.
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economyregulation, coalWe're going to stop the regulations that threaten the future and livelihood of our great coal miners.
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economyoil, pipelines, jobsWe have cleared the way for the construction of the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines, thereby creating tens of thousands of jobs.
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economypipelines, steelAnd I've issued a new directive that new American pipelines be made with American steel.
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economytrade, tppWe have withdrawn the United States from the job-killing Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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economywomenAnd with the help of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, we have formed a council with our neighbors in Canada to help ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to the networks, markets, and capital they need to start a business and live out their financial dreams.
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crimeTo protect our citizens, I have directed the Department of Justice to form a Task Force on Reducing Violent Crime.
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crimecartelsI have further ordered the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, along with the Department of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to coordinate an aggressive strategy to dismantle the criminal cartels that have spread all across our Nation.
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crimedrugsWe will stop the drugs from pouring into our country and poisoning our youth, and we will expand treatment for those who have become so badly addicted.
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immigrationborder_securityAt the same time, my administration has answered the pleas of the American people for immigration enforcement and border security.
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immigrationwages, jobsBy finally enforcing our immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions and billions of dollars, and make our communities safer for everyone.
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crimeWe want all Americans to succeed, but that can't happen in an environment of lawless chaos.
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immigrationborder_securityWe must restore integrity and the rule of law at our borders.
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immigrationborder_wall, border_securityFor that reason, we will soon begin the construction of a great, great wall along our southern border.
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immigrationdrugs, gangsAs we speak tonight, we are removing gang members, drug dealers, and criminals that threaten our communities and prey on our very innocent citizens.
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immigrationjobs, boder_securityBad ones are going out as I speak, and as I've promised throughout the campaign.
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immigrationjobs, border_securityTo any in Congress who do not believe we should enforce our laws, I would ask you this one question: What would you say to the American family that loses their jobs, their income, or their loved one because America refused to uphold its laws and defend its borders?
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crimeOur obligation is to serve, protect, and defend the citizens of the United States.
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terrorismislamWe are also taking strong measures to protect our Nation from radical Islamic terrorism.
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terrorismimmigrationAccording to data provided by the Department of Justice, the vast majority of individuals convicted of terrorism and terrorism-related offenses since 9/11 came here from outside of our country.
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terrorismWe have seen the attacks at home, from Boston to San Bernardino to the Pentagon, and, yes, even the World Trade Center.
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terrorismWe have seen the attacks in France, in Belgium, in Germany, and all over the world.
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immigrationIt is not compassionate, but reckless to allow uncontrolled entry from places where proper vetting cannot occur.
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immigrationThose given the high honor of admission to the United States should support this country and love its people and its values.
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immigrationWe cannot allow a beachhead of terrorism to form inside America.
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immigrationWe cannot allow our Nation to become a sanctuary for extremists.
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immigrationThat is why my administration has been working on improved vetting procedures, and we will shortly take new steps to keep our Nation safe and to keep those out who will do us harm.
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foreign_policyisisAs promised, I directed the Department of Defense to develop a plan to demolish and destroy ISIS, a network of lawless savages that have slaughtered Muslims and Christians, and men and women and children of all faiths and all beliefs.
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foreign_policyislamWe will work with our allies, including our friends and allies in the Muslim world, to extinguish this vile enemy from our planet.
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foreign_policyiran, israelI have also imposed new sanctions on entities and individuals who support Iran's ballistic missile program and reaffirmed our unbreakable alliance with the State of Israel.
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courtssupreme_courtFinally, I have kept my promise to appoint a Justice to the United States Supreme Court, from my list of 20 judges, who will defend our Constitution.
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courtssupreme_courtI am greatly honored to have Maureen Scalia with us in the gallery tonight.intro
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courtssupreme_courtThank you, Maureen.intro
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courtssupreme_courtHer late, great husband, Antonin Scalia, will forever be a symbol of American justice.
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courtssupreme_courtTo fill his seat, we have chosen Judge Neil Gorsuch, a man of incredible skill and deep devotion to the law.
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courtssupreme_courtHe was confirmed unanimously by the Court of Appeals, and I am asking the Senate to swiftly approve his nomination.
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courtsTonight, as I outline the next steps we must take as a country, we must honestly acknowledge the circumstances we inherited.
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economyjobsNinety-four million Americans are out of the labor force.
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economypoverty, food_stampsOver 43 million people are now living in poverty, and over 43 million Americans are on food stamps.
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economyjobsMore than 1 in 5 people in their prime working years are not working.
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economyrecoveryWe have the worst financial recovery in 65 years.
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economydebtIn the last 8 years, the past administration has put on more new debt than nearly all of the other Presidents combined.
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economymanufacturing, NAFTA, china, tradeWe've lost more than one-fourth of our manufacturing jobs since NAFTA was approved, and we've lost 60,000 factories since China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001.
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economytradeOur trade deficit in goods with the world last year was nearly $800 billion dollars.
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foreign_policyAnd overseas we have inherited a series of tragic foreign policy disasters.
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bipartisanshipSolving these and so many other pressing problems will require us to work past the differences of party.
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platitudesIt will require us to tap into the American spirit that has overcome every challenge throughout our long and storied history.
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economyBut to accomplish our goals at home and abroad, we must restart the engine of the American economy, making it easier for companies to do business in the United States, and much, much harder for companies to leave our country.
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tax_reformRight now American companies are taxed at one of the highest rates anywhere in the world.
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tax_reformMy economic team is developing historic tax reform that will reduce the tax rate on our companies so they can compete and thrive anywhere and with anyone.
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tax_reformIt will be a big, big cut.
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tax_reformAt the same time, we will provide massive tax relief for the middle class.
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economyWe must create a level playing field for American companies and our workers—have to do it.
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tax_reformtradeCurrently, when we ship products out of America, many other countries make us pay very high tariffs and taxes.
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economytradeBut when foreign companies ship their products into America, we charge them nothing, or almost nothing.
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economyI just met with officials and workers from a great American company, Harley-Davidson.
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economymanufacturingIn fact, they proudly displayed five of their magnificent motorcycles, made in the U.S.A., on the front lawn of the White House.
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economymanufacturingAnd they wanted me to ride one, and I said, "No, thank you."
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economyAt our meeting, I asked them, how are you doing, how is business? They said that it's good.
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trade_policyI asked them further, how are you doing with other countries, mainly international sales? They told me—without even complaining, because they have been so mistreated for so long that they've become used to it—that it's very hard to do business with other countries because they tax our goods at such a high rate.
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trade_policyThey said that in the case of another country, they taxed their motorcycles at 100 percent.