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 The following is the speech President Donald Trump delivered at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 26, 2018. It’s a privilege to be here at this forum an business and science diplomacy and people from world affairs gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can to advance prosperity and peace. Underscoring his "America First" thinking on foreign policy, Trump said he was here "to represent the interests of the American people, and to affirm America's friendship and partnership in building a better world." Story Continued Below 
 
 Like all nations represented at this great forum, America hopes for a future which everyone can prosper and every child can grow up free from violence, poverty, and fear. He pointed to 2.4 million jobs created since his 2016 election and said companies like Apple are planning to invest billions in America. “The world is witnessing the resurgence of a strong and prosperous America”, he said. “I’m here to deliver a simple message. Speaking to a packed hall, the US president boasted of his record since entering the White House and stressed that there had never been a better time for firms to hire and build in the low tax and red-tape cutting economy he was creating. (Photo: Fabrice Coffini, AFP/Getty Images) 
 
 DAVOS, Switzerland — President Trump made the case for his "America First" policy before an elite gathering of political and business leaders Friday, saying "America is open for business." "America first does not mean America alone," he emphasized. Trump told the Davos audience that "when the United States grows, so does the world." "American prosperity has created countless jobs around the globe and the drive for excellence, creativity and innovation in the United States has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and healthier lives," he added. “With the exception of a brief reference to ‘fake news’ he spoke about the need for international cooperation, even if unenthusiastically.” 
 
 Trump also noted during the speech that the U.S. would be tough on trade issues, saying he intends to "restore integrity to our trade system." Our common security requires everyone to contribute their fair share. “If you're telling me they're horrible people, horrible racist people, I would certainly apologize if you would like me to do that,” Trump said when challenged. In his remarks, the president rattled off economic data, including a falling unemployment rate.
– President Trump gave his much-anticipated address Friday to fellow world leaders at the economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, and he stuck to a familiar theme: "America is open for business, and we are competitive once again." In the speech, Trump made the case that the US economy is buzzing thanks to policies put in place since his election. Politico and USA Today have excerpts. Some of the other big lines: "As president of the United States, I will always put America first, just like the leaders of other countries should put their country first also. But America first does not mean America alone." "We have the best colleges and universities in the world, and the best workers. Energy is abundant. There is no better time to do business with America." "The stock market is smashing one record after another." "We support free trade, but it needs to be fair and it needs to be reciprocal ... in the end, unfair trade undermines us all." "Our immigration system is stuck in the past," he said, again calling for a merit-based system to replace "chain migration" of families. On the Trans Pacific Partnership, which the US pulled out of under Trump, the president said he is willing renegotiate terms with members, per the Wall Street Journal. On North Korea, he called for "maximum pressure to de-nuke the Korean peninsula," per the Guardian.