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User: VGPaleontologist

File: A Message from President Donald J. Trump Jan 7 2021.webm

Author: Donald John Trump

Publisher: Executive Office of the President of the United States

Year: 2021

PD: PD-USGov-POTUS

Note: A message delivered on January 7th, 2021; a day after the January 6th attack on the capital.

Cat: Speeches


0:00:00

Donald John Trump
I would like to begin by addressing the heinous attack on the United States capital.


0:00:05

Donald John Trump
Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem.


0:00:11

Donald John Trump
I immediately deployed the National Guard and federal law enforcement to secure the building and expel the intruders.


0:00:20

Donald John Trump
America is and must always be a nation of law and order.


0:00:25

Donald John Trump
The demonstrators who infiltrated the capital have defiled the seat of American democracy.


0:00:32

Donald John Trump
To those who engaged in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country.


0:00:38

Donald John Trump
And to those who broke the law, you will pay.


0:00:42

Donald John Trump
We have just been through an intense election and emotions are high.


0:00:46

Donald John Trump
But now tempers must be cooled and calm restored.


0:00:51

Donald John Trump
We must get on with the business of America.


0:00:55

Donald John Trump
My campaign vigorously pursued every legal avenue to contest the election results.


0:01:02

Donald John Trump
My only goal was to ensure the integrity of the vote.


0:01:06

Donald John Trump
In so doing, I was fighting to defend American democracy.


0:01:10

Donald John Trump
I continue to strongly believe that we must reform our election laws to verify the identity and eligibility of all voters and to ensure faith and confidence in all future elections.


0:01:25

Donald John Trump
Now Congress has certified the results.


0:01:27

Donald John Trump
A new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th.


0:01:31

Donald John Trump
My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power.


0:01:31

Donald John Trump
My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power.


0:01:38

Donald John Trump
This moment calls for healing and reconciliation.


0:01:41

Donald John Trump
2020 has been a challenging time for our people.


0:01:41

Donald John Trump
A menacing pandemic has upended the lives of our citizens, isolated millions in their homes, damaged our economy, and claimed countless lives.


0:01:55

Donald John Trump
Defeating this pandemic and rebuilding the greatest economy on Earth will require all of us working together.


0:02:03

Donald John Trump
It will require a renewed emphasis on the civic values of patriotism, faith, charity, community and family.


0:02:11

Donald John Trump
We must revitalize the sacred bonds of love and loyalty that bind us together as one national family.


0:02:20

Donald John Trump
To the citizens of our country, serving as your president has been the honor of my lifetime, and to all of my wonderful supporters, I know you are disappointed, but I also want you to know that our incredible journey is only just beginning.


0:02:37

Donald John Trump
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.