Transcript - Press Gaggle: Donald Trump Speaks to Reporters Before Senate GOP Policy Lunch - January 9, 2019 | Factba.se

Question

00:00:00 - 00:00:02 (3 sec)

Can you keep Republicans behind you in this fight?

Donald Trump

00:00:02 - 00:00:29 (27 sec)

We have great Republican support, as you know. You know, you're just making that up. But we have tremendous Republican support. I don't think the Democrats have great support because they all know we need border security. We need to have people stop being killed at our border. And the Democrats are losing a lot of support.

Donald Trump

00:00:29 - 00:00:58 (29 sec)

Last night was a big victory for Republicans but it was really a big victory for America, for our country. The Democrats have lost support. There is tremendous Republican support -- unwavering -- as you probably know. Thank you.

Question

00:00:58 - 00:01:20 (22 sec)

If there's a crisis, why not declare a national emergency? Why not declare a national emergency if there's a crisis on the border?

Note

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[The video moves to Trump inside the Capitol.]

Question

00:01:20 - 00:01:23 (3 sec)

Mr. President, how much longer can the shutdown last?

Donald Trump

00:01:23 - 00:01:30 (7 sec)

We need border security. We will have border security. Tremendous Republican support. And I think we're going to win. We need --

Question

00:01:30 - 00:01:34 (4 sec)

What's your message to Republicans?

Donald Trump

00:01:34 - 00:01:38 (4 sec)

Listen, we need border security. Very simple.

Question

00:01:38 - 00:01:43 (4 sec)

How long will the shutdown last, Mr. President?

Donald Trump

00:01:43 - 00:01:44 (1 sec)

Whatever it takes.

Question

00:01:44 - 00:01:50 (6 sec)

Mr. President, Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi are saying that the main factors [inaudible].

Donald Trump

00:01:50 - 00:01:58 (8 sec)

Well, what you should do is take a look at last night and see the results this morning. The people know we need border security. Thank you very much.