Trump said he would meet with Kim Jong Un later this month in Vietnam. Stated that we have avoided a major war with North Korea.
Trump recollected the chilling display our nation saw while “Lawmakers in New York cheered with delight upon the passage of legislation that would allow a baby to be ripped from the mother’s womb moments before birth”, he said. Asking Congress to pass legislation to prohibit late term abortion of children. Also, mentioning Virginia Governor’s statement towards approving executing a baby after birth. “All children born and unborn are made in the holy image of God”, he said.
Did not declare a state of emergency at the southern border. But about the wall? “I will get it built,” he vowed.
Said he wants people to “come into our country in the largest numbers ever,” but that they need to come in legally.
Gave a shout out to the record number of women elected to Congress, promoting members from both sides to break out in “USA!” chants as female members celebrated on the floor.
Emphasized the need to protect intellectual property and fair trade. Pledging to have more automobiles with the four words “Made in the USA”. To reduce our chronic deficit and protect US jobs.
Trump stated both parties should be able to come together to rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure.
“The next major primary for me and should be for all of us is to lower the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and to protect patients with pre-existing conditions “, said Trump. Then saying that thanks to his administration in 2018 drug prices have seen its single largest decline in 46 years.
Asked Congress to commit to eliminate the HIV/AIDS epidemic within 10 years, recognizing scientific advancement that make it possible.
Pledged funding for research on new treatments and curing child cancer.
First ever bill for Nation wide pay parent leave.
Perhaps in a first, the speech was briefly interrupted to sing “Happy Birthday” to Judah Samet, a survivor of the Holocaust and the shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue. He turned 81 today.
Decried “ridiculous partisan investigations,” possibly a reference to special counsel Robert Mueller.
Democratic women wore white in honor of the women’s suffrage movement. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also wore a brooch symbolizing the House’s authority.
2020 Democratic hopefuls made political statements with their guest lists. Some even used Tuesday night as a fundraising opportunity.
The president also sought to send a message with his invitees.
Stacey Abrams delivered the official Democratic response to Trump. Xavier Becerra delivered a response in Spanish. And other Democrats sought to get a word in, too.
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