Transcript - Weekly Address: Donald Trump - Washington, DC - August 25, 2017 | Factba.se

Donald Trump

00:00:00 - 00:00:21 (21 sec)

My fellow Americans. I had the profound honor this week of addressing American troops at Fort Myer, and speaking to thousands of veterans at the American Legion National Convention. Today, I want to speak to all Americans about what we can learn from the men and women of our incredible Armed Forces.

Donald Trump

00:00:21 - 00:00:42 (21 sec)

Every person who puts on the uniform makes our nation proud. They all come from across our land. They represent every race, ethnicity and creed. But they all pledge the same oath, fight the same cause, and operate as one team with one shared sense of purpose.

Donald Trump

00:00:42 - 00:00:56 (14 sec)

They love their families. They cherish their freedom. They salute our flag, and above all they believe in America. Now, we must draw inspiration from their love and loyalty to one another and to our nation.

Donald Trump

00:00:56 - 00:01:09 (13 sec)

As we seek to heal divisions from within, we must also remember what our service personnel know better than anyone: that we are one people, with one home, and one glorious American destiny.

Donald Trump

00:01:09 - 00:01:21 (12 sec)

We come from all different walks of life, but we all share the same dream: to live in peace and safety, to work with honor and dignity, and to build a better future for those we love.

Donald Trump

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

Together we can achieve this dream, but we must first remember who we are and the values that bind us together. We must speak out against the voices that try to sow hatred and division. We must treat our fellow citizens with love and affection, and we must honor our heroes and prove worthy of the sacrifice they've made.

Donald Trump

00:01:44 - 00:02:01 (17 sec)

For all of us, I ask every American to make a simple promise to the courageous warriors who fight in our name: when they come home from battle, they will find a country that has renewed the sacred bonds of loyalty that unite us together as one.

Donald Trump

00:02:01 - 00:02:21 (20 sec)

Only when we work together with a shared purpose will we carry on the proud tradition of those who came before us. Only when we honor our history will we have confidence in our few, and only when we strive for peace among one another will we remain a force for peace all around the world.

Donald Trump

00:02:21 - 00:02:37 (16 sec)

We can achieve this peace. We can foster this unity, and we can rebuild this loyalty because together we are truly one nation under God. Thank you. God bless you.