Wikisource:WikiProject Film/Drafts/Archives/A Message from President Donald J. Trump
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.