Transcript - Remarks: Donald Trump Addresses Violence in Charlottesville - August 14, 2017 | Factba.se

Donald Trump

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

Thank you, I'm in Washington today to meet with my economic team, about trade policy and major tax cuts and reform. We are renegotiating trade deals and making them good for the American worker, and it's about time.

Donald Trump

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

Our economy is now strong. The stock market continues to hit record highs, unemployment is at a 16-year low, and businesses are more optimistic than ever before. Companies are moving back to the United States and bringing many thousands of jobs with them. We have already created over 1 million jobs since I took office.

Donald Trump

00:00:58 - 00:01:23 (25 sec)

We will be discussing economic issues in greater detail later this afternoon, but based on the events that took place over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, I would like to provide the nation with an update on the ongoing federal response to the horrific attack and violence that was witnessed by everyone,

Donald Trump

00:01:23 - 00:01:44 (21 sec)

I just met with FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the deadly car attack that killed one innocent American, and wounded 20 others.

Donald Trump

00:01:44 - 00:02:19 (35 sec)

To anyone who acted criminally in this weekend's racist violence, you will be held fully accountable. Justice will be delivered. As I said on Saturday, we condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence. It has no place in America and, as I have said many times before, no matter the color of our skin, we all live under the same laws.

Donald Trump

00:02:19 - 00:02:46 (27 sec)

We all salute the same great flag, and we are all made by the same Almighty God. We must love each other, show affection for each other and unite together in condemnation of hatred, bigotry and violence. We must rediscover the bonds of love and loyalty that bring us together as Americans.

Donald Trump

00:02:46 - 00:03:03 (17 sec)

Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-nazis, white supremacist and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear.

Donald Trump

00:03:03 - 00:03:21 (18 sec)

As Americans, we are a nation founded on the truth that all of us are created equal. We are equal in the eyes of our Creator, we are equal under the law and we are equal under our Constitution.

Donald Trump

00:03:21 - 00:03:50 (29 sec)

Those who spread violence in the name of bigotry strike at the very core of America. Two days ago, a young American woman, Heather Heyer, was tragically killed. Her death fills us with grief and we send her family our thoughts, our prayers and our love. We also mourn the two Virginia State Troopers who died in service to their community, their Commonwealth and their country.

Donald Trump

00:03:50 - 00:04:11 (21 sec)

Troopers, Jay Cullen and Burke Bates exemplify the very best of America, and our hearts go out to their families, their friends and every member of American law enforcement. These three fallen Americans embody the goodness and decency of our nation.

Donald Trump

00:04:11 - 00:04:27 (16 sec)

In times such as these, America has always shown its true character, responding to hate with love, division with unity and violence with an unwavering resolve for justice.

Donald Trump

00:04:27 - 00:04:46 (19 sec)

As a candidate, I promised to restore law and order to our country, and our federal law enforcement agencies are following through on that pledge. We will spare no resource in fighting so that every American child can grow up free from violence and fear.

Donald Trump

00:04:46 - 00:05:05 (19 sec)

We will defend and protect the sacred rights of all Americans and we will work together so that every citizen in this blessed land is free to follow their dreams in their hearts, and to express the love and joy in their souls.

Donald Trump

00:05:05 - 00:05:13 (8 sec)

Thank you. God bless you and God bless America. Thank you very much.