speech age give today president donald trump address 72nd meet unite nations general assembly new york first time presidency transcript below.president trump mr. secretary general mr. president world leaders distinguish delegate welcome new york profound honor stand home city representative american people address people world.as millions citizens continue suffer effect devastate hurricanes strike country want begin express appreciation every leader room offer assistance aid american people strong resilient emerge hardships determine ever before.fortunately unite state do well since election day last november 8th stock market all-time high record unemployment low level 16 years regulatory reform people work unite state today ever company move back create job growth like country see long time announce spend almost 700 billion military defense.our military soon strong ever 70 years time war peace leaders nations movements religions stand assembly like intend address serious threats us today also enormous potential wait unleashed.we live time extraordinary opportunity breakthroughs science technology medicine cure illnesses solve problems prior generations think impossible solve.but day also bring news grow dangers threaten everything cherish value terrorists extremists gather strength spread every region planet rogue regimes represent body support terrorists threaten nations people destructive weapons know humanity.authority authoritarian power seek collapse value systems alliances prevent conflict tilt world toward freedom since world war ii.international criminal network traffic drug weapons people force dislocation mass migration threaten border new form aggression exploit technology menace citizens.to put simply meet time immense promise great peril entirely us whether lift world new heights let fall valley disrepair.we power choose lift millions poverty help citizens realize dream ensure new generations children raise free violence hatred fear.this institution found aftermath two world war help shape good future base vision diverse nations could cooperate protect sovereignty preserve security promote prosperity.it period exactly 70 years ago unite state develop marshall plan help restore europe three beautiful pillars pillars peace sovereignty security prosperity.the marshall plan build noble idea whole world safe nations strong independent free president truman say message congress time support european recovery full accord support unite nations success unite nations depend upon independent strength members overcome peril present achieve promise future must begin wisdom past success depend coalition strong independent nations embrace sovereignty promote security prosperity peace world.we expect diverse countries share culture traditions even systems government expect nations uphold two core sovereign duties respect interest people right every sovereign nation beautiful vision institution foundation cooperation success.strong sovereign nations let diverse countries different value different culture different dream coexist work side side basis mutual respect.strong sovereign nations let people take ownership future control destiny strong sovereign nations allow individuals flourish fullness life intend god.in america seek impose way life anyone rather let shine example everyone watch week give country special reason take pride example celebrate 230th anniversary beloved constitution old constitution still use world today.this timeless document foundation peace prosperity freedom americans countless millions around globe whose countries find inspiration respect human nature human dignity rule law.the great unite state constitution first three beautiful word people generations americans sacrifice maintain promise word promise country great history america people govern people rule people sovereign elect take power give power american people belongs.in foreign affairs renew found principle sovereignty government first duty people citizens serve need ensure safety preserve right defend values.as president unite state always put america first like leaders countries always always put countries first applause responsible leaders obligation serve citizens nation-state remain best vehicle elevate human condition.but make good life people also require us work together close harmony unity create safe peaceful future people.the unite state forever great friend world especially ally long take advantage enter one-sided deal unite state get nothing return long hold office defend america interest else.but fulfil obligations nations also realize everyone interest seek future nations sovereign prosperous secure.america speak value express unite nations charter citizens pay ultimate price defend freedom freedom many nations represent great hall america devotion measure battlefields young men women fight sacrifice alongside ally beach europe desert middle east jungles asia.it eternal credit american character even ally emerge victorious bloody war history seek territorial expansion attempt oppose impose way life others instead help build institutions one defend sovereignty security prosperity all.for diverse nations world hope want harmony friendship conflict strife guide outcomes ideology policy principled realism root share goals interest values.that realism force us confront question face every leader nation room question escape avoid slide path complacency numb challenge threats even war face enough strength pride confront dangers today citizens enjoy peace prosperity tomorrow desire lift citizens aspire approval history must fulfill sovereign duties people faithfully represent must protect nations interest futures must reject threats sovereignty ukraine south china sea must uphold respect law respect border respect culture peaceful engagement allow founder body intend must work together confront together threaten us chaos turmoil terror.the scourge planet today small group rogue regimes violate every principle unite nations base respect neither citizens sovereign right countries.if righteous many confront wicked evil triumph decent people nations become bystanders history force destruction gather power strength.no one show contempt nations wellbeing people deprave regime north korea responsible starvation deaths millions north koreans imprisonment torture kill oppression countless more.we witness regime deadly abuse innocent american college student otto warmbier return america die days late saw assassination dictator brother use ban nerve agents international airport know kidnap sweet 13-year-old japanese girl beach country enslave language tutor north korea spies.if twist enough north korea reckless pursuit nuclear weapons ballistic missiles threaten entire world unthinkable loss human life.it outrage nations would trade regime would arm supply financially support country imperil world nuclear conflict nation earth interest see band criminals arm nuclear weapons missiles.the unite state great strength patience force defend ally choice totally destroy north korea rocket man suicide mission regime unite state ready will able hopefully necessary unite nations unite nations let see do.it time north korea realize denuclearization acceptable future unite nations security council recently hold two unanimous 15-0 vote adopt hard-hitting resolutions north korea want thank china russia join vote impose sanction along members security council thank involved.but must much time nations work together isolate kim regime cease hostile behavior.we face decision north korea far past time nations world confront another reckless regime one speak openly mass murder vow death america destruction israel ruin many leaders nations room.the iranian government mask corrupt dictatorship behind false guise democracy turn wealthy country rich history culture economically deplete rogue state whose chief export violence bloodshed chaos longest-suffering victims iran leaders fact people.rather use resources improve iranian live oil profit go fund hezbollah terrorists kill innocent muslims attack peaceful arab israeli neighbor wealth rightly belong iran people also go shore bashar al-assad dictatorship fuel yemen civil war undermine peace throughout entire middle east.we let murderous regime continue destabilize activities build dangerous missiles abide agreement provide cover eventual construction nuclear program applause iran deal one bad one-sided transactions unite state ever enter frankly deal embarrassment unite state think hear last believe me.it time entire world join us demand iran government end pursuit death destruction time regime free americans citizens nations unjustly detain iran government must stop support terrorists begin serve people respect sovereign right neighbors.the entire world understand good people iran want change vast military power unite state iran people leaders fear cause regime restrict internet access tear satellite dish shoot unarm student protestors imprison political reformers.oppressive regimes endure forever day come iranian people face choice continue path poverty bloodshed terror iranian people return nation proud root center civilization culture wealth people happy prosperous iranian regime support terror stark contrast recent commitments many neighbor fight terrorism halt financing.in saudi arabia early last year greatly honor address leaders 50 arab muslim nations agree responsible nations must work together confront terrorists islamist extremism inspire them.we stop radical islamic terrorism allow tear nation indeed tear entire world.we must deny terrorists safe transit fund form support vile sinister ideology must drive nations time expose hold responsible countries support finance terror group like al qaeda hezbollah taliban others slaughter innocent people.the unite state ally work together throughout middle east crush loser terrorists stop reemergence safe havens use launch attack people.last month announce new strategy victory fight evil afghanistan security interest dictate length scope military operations arbitrary benchmarks timetables set politicians.i also totally change rule engagement fight taliban terrorist group syria iraq make big gain toward last defeat isis fact country achieve isis last eight months many many years combined.we seek de-escalation syrian conflict political solution honor syrian people action criminal regime bashar al-assad include use chemical weapons citizens even innocent children shock conscience every decent person society safe ban chemical weapons allow spread unite state carry missile strike airbase launch attack.we appreciate efforts unite nations agencies provide vital humanitarian assistance areas liberate isis especially thank jordan turkey lebanon role host refugees syrian conflict.the unite state compassionate nation spend billions billions dollars help support effort seek approach refugee resettlement design help horribly treat people enable eventual return home countries part rebuild process.for cost resettle one refugee unite state assist 10 home region goodness hearts offer financial assistance host countries region support recent agreements g20 nations seek host refugees close home countries possible safe responsible humanitarian approach.for decades unite state deal migration challenge western hemisphere learn long term uncontrolled migration deeply unfair send receive countries.for send countries reduce domestic pressure pursue need political economic reform drain human capital necessary motivate implement reforms.for receive countries substantial cost uncontrolled migration bear overwhelmingly low-income citizens whose concern often ignore media government.i want salute work unite nations seek address problems cause people flee home unite nations african union lead peacekeeping missions invaluable contributions stabilize conflict africa unite state continue lead world humanitarian assistance include famine prevention relief south sudan somalia northern nigeria yemen.we invest good health opportunity world program like pepfar fund aid relief president malaria initiative global health security agenda global fund end modern slavery women entrepreneurs finance initiative part commitment empower women across globe.we also thank applause also thank secretary general recognize unite nations must reform effective partner confront threats sovereignty security prosperity often focus organization result bureaucracy process.in case state seek subvert institution noble aim hijack systems suppose advance example massive source embarrassment unite nations governments egregious human right record sit u.n. human right council.the unite state one 193 countries unite nations yet pay 22 percent entire budget fact pay far anybody realize unite state bear unfair cost burden fair could actually accomplish state goals especially goal peace investment would easily well worth it.major portion world conflict fact go hell powerful people room guidance auspices unite nations solve many vicious complex problems.the american people hope one day soon unite nations much accountable effective advocate human dignity freedom around world meantime believe nation bear disproportionate share burden militarily financially nations world must take great role promote secure prosperous societies regions.that western hemisphere unite state stand corrupt destabilize regime cuba embrace endure dream cuban people live freedom administration recently announce lift sanction cuban government make fundamental reforms.we also impose tough calibrate sanction socialist maduro regime venezuela bring thrive nation brink total collapse.the socialist dictatorship nicolas maduro inflict terrible pain suffer good people country corrupt regime destroy prosperous nation impose fail ideology produce poverty misery everywhere try make matter bad maduro defy people steal power elect representatives preserve disastrous rule.the venezuelan people starve country collapse democratic institutions destroy situation completely unacceptable stand watch.as responsible neighbor friend others goal goal help regain freedom recover country restore democracy would like thank leaders room condemn regime provide vital support venezuelan people.the unite state take important step hold regime accountable prepare take action government venezuela persist path impose authoritarian rule venezuelan people.we fortunate incredibly strong healthy trade relationships many latin american countries gather today economic bond form critical foundation advance peace prosperity people neighbors.i ask every country represent today prepare address real crisis call full restoration democracy political freedoms venezuela applause problem venezuela socialism poorly implement socialism faithfully implement applause soviet union cuba venezuela wherever true socialism communism adopt deliver anguish devastation failure preach tenets discredit ideologies contribute continue suffer people live cruel systems.america stand every person live brutal regime respect sovereignty also call action people deserve government care safety interest wellbeing include prosperity.in america seek strong tie business trade nations good trade must fair must reciprocal.for long american people tell mammoth multinational trade deal unaccountable international tribunals powerful global bureaucracies best way promote success promise flow millions job vanish thousands factories disappear others game system break rule great middle class bedrock american prosperity forget leave behind forget never forget again.while america pursue cooperation commerce nations renew commitment first duty every government duty citizens bond source america strength every responsible nation represent today.if organization hope successfully confront challenge us depend president truman say 70 years ago independent strength members embrace opportunities future overcome present dangers together substitute strong sovereign independent nations nations root histories invest destinies nations seek ally befriend enemies conquer important nations home patriots men women will sacrifice countries fellow citizens best human spirit.in remember great victory lead body found must never forget heroes fight evil also fight nations loved.patriotism lead pole die save poland french fight free france brits stand strong britain.today invest hearts mind nations build strong families safe communities healthy societies one us.we wait someone else faraway countries far-off bureaucrats must solve problems build prosperity secure futures vulnerable decay domination defeat.the true question unite nations today people world hope good live children basic one still patriots love nations enough protect sovereignty take ownership futures revere enough defend interest preserve culture ensure peaceful world citizens one great american patriots john adams write american revolution effect war commence revolution mind hearts people moment america awake look around understand nation realize value would give live defend first moments american story story possible people take ownership future.the unite state america among great force good history world great defenders sovereignty security prosperity all.now call great reawaken nations revival spirit pride people patriotism.history ask us whether task answer renewal rediscovery resolve rebirth devotion need defeat enemies humanity unlock potential life itself.our hope word world proud independent nations embrace duties seek friendship respect others make common cause great share interest future dignity peace people wonderful earth.this true vision unite nations ancient wish every people deep yearn live inside every sacred soul.so let mission let message world fight together sacrifice together stand together peace freedom justice family humanity almighty god make us all.thank god bless 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