During State Of The Union, President Trump Mentions Cuba Twice, Venezuela & China Five Times, Iran Four Times, Syria Twice, No Mention Of Russia
/PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS REBUILDING OUR MILITARY AND PROTECTING AMERICA’S INTERESTS ABROAD
“We desire peace, cooperation, and mutual gain with all. But I will never fail to defend America’s interests.” – President Donald J. Trump
STANDING UP FOR FREEDOM: President Trump has stood up for freedom around the world.
President Trump has stood with the Venezuelan people as they have faced horrific oppression and violence under the illegitimate Maduro dictatorship.
The Trump Administration has enacted crippling sanctions on Maduro, his Cuban sponsors, and his cronies, cutting off their financial resources.
President Trump responded to the Venezuelan people’s fight for democracy and led an international coalition to recognize Juan Guaido as the legitimate interim president.
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
4 February 2020
9:06 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States -- (applause) -- and my fellow citizens:
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As we restore -- (applause) -- American leadership throughout the world, we are once again standing up for freedom in our hemisphere. (Applause.) That's why my administration reversed the failing policies of the previous administration on Cuba. (Applause.)
We are supporting the hopes of Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to restore democracy. The United States is leading a 59-nation diplomatic coalition against the socialist dictator of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. (Applause.) Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, a tyrant who brutalizes his people. But Maduro's grip on tyranny will be smashed and broken.
Here this evening is a very brave man who carries with him the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of all Venezuelans. Joining us in the Gallery is the true and legitimate President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó. (Applause.) Mr. President, please take this message back to your homeland. (Applause.) Thank you, Mr. President. Great honor. Thank you very much.
Please take this message back that all Americans are united with the Venezuelan people in their righteous struggle for freedom. Thank you very much, Mr. President. (Applause.) Thank you very much.
Socialism destroys nations. But always remember: Freedom unifies the soul. (Applause.)
