Trump calls for the “renewal of the American spirit” on his First Major Speech to Congress
President Donald Trump first address to Congress had an uplifting and unifying message that many Americans have rarely heard from the leader.
“From now on, America will be empowered by our aspirations, not burdened by our fears, inspired by the future, not bound by failures of the past, and guided by a vision, not blinded by our doubts,” Trump said, from the Speaker’s rostrum in the House of Representatives.
Trump spoke of “a new surge of optimism” and “national pride” with his election, a contrast to his gloomy “American carnage” inauguration day speech.
“The time for trivial fights is behind us.” Said Trump to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
“I am asking all citizens to embrace this renewal of the American spirit. I am asking all members of Congress to join me in dreaming big, and bold, and daring things for our country,” Trump said. “I am asking everyone watching tonight to seize this moment. Believe in yourselves. Believe in your future. And believe, once more, in America.”
Trump acknowledged Carryn Owens, the widow of a US Navy Special operator, William “Ryan” Owens, who was killed in an anti-terror raid in Yemen in the first major military engagement of the new administration. The widow of fallen Navy SEAL was visibly emotional as the president spoke about her late husband and the crowd gave her an extended standing ovation amid his remarks.
Mr Trump condemned recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and a shooting in Kansas that left an Indian man dead.
I am asking all citizens to embrace this Renewal of the #AmericanSpirit. #JointAddress
— President Trump 45 Archived (@POTUS45) March 1, 2017
