Transcript - Weekly Address: Donald Trump - Washington, DC - May 12, 2017 | Factba.se

Donald Trump

00:00:00 - 00:00:48 (48 sec)

My fellow Americans, confidence in the American economy has reached levels not seen in many many years. Unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly 10 years last month, and we created 211,000 new jobs. Our economic progress is especially good news for the millions of young Americans, who at this time of the year are putting on a cap and gown and receiving a diploma certificate or commission. So important, and we're so proud of them. This weekend, I am delighted to be participating firsthand in the excitement by joining the students and faculty at Liberty University to celebrate the success of their graduates.

Donald Trump

00:00:48 - 00:01:19 (31 sec)

I was invited to make the commencement address at West Point, but I'll be away at the G7, and I look forward to that, and we'll be at West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy. Come to think about it, a few days later I'll actually travel to New London Connecticut to speak to the graduating cadets of the United States Coast Guard Academy about their new roles serving our country. So we'll be with them very shortly.

Donald Trump

00:01:19 - 00:01:46 (27 sec)

To young Americans at both school, I will be bringing a message of hope and optimism about our nation's bright future. That is a message that I want to extend to all young Americans today, especially those who are graduating this year and entering the labor force. We are also celebrating all of the Americans who learned the skills and trades that generations of workers have used to build, shape and supply this nation.

Donald Trump

00:01:46 - 00:02:27 (41 sec)

The people who construct repair and create with their own two hands are the people who make this nation run, and lots of those people voted for me. That's also why, in my administration, I'm so deeply committed to technical and vocational education. I want you to know that my administration is working every single day to create new opportunities and to reverse years of stagnant growth, falling wages and disappearing jobs. We are ending the sellout of American workers and lifting the burdens on American industry manufacturing and business.

Donald Trump

00:02:27 - 00:02:59 (32 sec)

We're also rolling back job-killing regulations that make it harder for companies to grow and hire in America at the same time. We're unleashing American energy development to create thousands of new jobs on our soil, and just off our shores. On trade, we have also taken historic action to protect American industry and bring back the kinds of high-paying jobs that can support a middle-class family, and in fact most families.

Donald Trump

00:02:59 - 00:03:24 (25 sec)

As a vote of confidence, in these policies, business optimism is soaring and employment is rising. These are great signs for America's future the future that our new graduates will play with such a critical role in shaping our world and our country. I want every young citizen regardless of education or geography to be able to live out their American Dreams.

Donald Trump

00:03:24 - 00:03:53 (29 sec)

So to all of America's graduates congratulations and to all of America's youth we are here to help create the jobs and future you de-serve. The brightest days are ahead of you, and I just look forward to seeing you at the Coast Guard Academy and at Liberty University. Thank you. God bless you, and God bless America.