Statement from the President on the Beginning of Ramadan

April 12, 2021  Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world.  Ramadan Kareem. As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been.  In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet gather …

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Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

The United States Capitol January 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for …

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Remarks by President Trump at Signing of the National Security Presidential Memorandum to Launch the W-GDP Initiative

Issued on: February 7, 2019 Oval Office 1:59 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  We’re here today to launch the first-ever, U.S. government-wide initiative focused on economic empowerment for women in developing countries.  A lot of people have worked very hard, especially some of the people behind me. I want to thank Ivanka for …

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President Donald J. Trump Is Committed to Women’s Economic Empowerment Around the World

Issued on: February 7, 2019 By investing in women around the world, we’re investing in families, we’re investing in prosperity, and we’re investing in peace. President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN: The Trump Administration is launching a historic initiative to empower women globally to fulfill their economic potential. Today, the Trump Administration …

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Remarks by President Trump on the Government Shutdown

Remarks Issued on: January 25, 2019 Rose Garden 2:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans, I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and re-open the federal government. (Applause.) As everyone knows, I have a very powerful alternative, but I didn’t …

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Presidential Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2018

Issued on: September 7, 2018 During the National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were murdered by radical Islamist terrorists in the brutal attacks of September 11, 2001. We come together to pray for those whose lives were forever changed by the loss …

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Remarks by President Trump Before White House Iftar Dinner

Remarks Issued on: June 6, 2018 East Room 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Please sit down.  Thank you.  Good evening, and thank you all for joining us — this iftar dinner — as we celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.  It’s a great month.  A lot of friends, a lot of great friends. I …

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Remarks by President Trump and President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan Before Bilateral Meeting

REMARKS FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: May 16, 2018 Oval Office 11:54 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Thank you very much.  It’s a great honor to have the President of Uzbekistan with us.  He’s a highly respected man in his country and throughout.  We’ve been working very closely together on different things, including trade.  They’ve actually made …

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Presidential Message on Ramadan

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the …

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Statement From the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 26, 2018   I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country …

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Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan

FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: December 19, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan to discuss regional security and to explore opportunities for improved cooperation. President Trump and President Mirziyoyev discussed Uzbekistan’s role in Central Asia, including its support for President Trump’s South Asia strategy and United States efforts in …

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President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 21, 2017 Remarks as prepared for delivery   Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have …

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Statement by President Trump on Syria

April 6, 2017 My fellow Americans:  On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians.  Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children.  It was a slow and brutal death for so many.  Even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered in this …

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The Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States

The White House January 20, 2017 The Inaugural Address REMARKS OF PRESIDENT Donald Trump – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, …

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