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Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates, welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city as a representative of the American people to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating hurricanes that have struck our country, I want to express my appreciation to every leader in this room who has offered assistance and aid. … …
Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates, welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city as a representative of the American people to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating hurricanes that have struck our country, I want to express my appreciation to every leader in this room who has offered assistance and aid. … …
For more than 70 years,
in times of war and peace, the leaders of nations, movements and religions have
stood before this assembly. Like them, I intend to address some of the very
serious threats before us today, but also the enormous potential waiting to be
unleashed. We live in a time of extraordinary opportunity. … To put it simply, we meet at a time of both
immense promise and great peril. It is entirely up to us whether we lift the
world to new heights or let it fall into a valley of disrepair. … …
We do not expect
diverse countries to share the same cultures, traditions or even systems of
government, but we do expect all nations to uphold these two core sovereign
duties: to respect the interests of their own people and the rights
of every other sovereign nation.
This is the beautiful vision of this institution. And this is the foundation
for cooperation and success. Strong, sovereign nations let diverse countries
with different values, different cultures and different dreams not just
coexist, but work side by side on the basis of mutual respect.
Strong sovereign nations let their people
take ownership of the future and control their own destiny. And strong,
sovereign nations allow individuals to flourish in the fullness of the life
intended by God. In America, we do not seek to impose our way of life on
anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example for everyone to watch. This week gives our
country a special reason to take pride in that example. We are celebrating the
230th anniversary of our beloved
constitution, the oldest
constitution still in use in the world today. This timeless document
has been the foundation of peace, prosperity and freedom
for the Americans and for countless millions around the globe whose countries
have found inspiration in its respect for human nature, human dignity
and the rule of law. The greatest in the United States constitution is
its first three, beautiful words. They are: “We the People.” Generations of Americans have sacrificed to
maintain the promise of those words, the promise of our country and of our
great history.
In America, the people
govern. The people rule. And the people are sovereign. I was elected not to take power, but to give power to the American
people, where it belongs. In foreign affairs, we are renewing this founding
principle of sovereignty. Our
government’s first duty is to its people. To our citizens. To serve their needs,
to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend
their values. As President of
the United States, I will always put America first. Just like you, as the leaders
of your countries, will always, and should always, put your countries first. (Applause)
All responsible leaders
have an obligation to serve their own citizens, and the nation-state
remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition. But make it a
better life for our people also requires us to work together in close harmony
and unity to create a more safe and peaceful future for all people. The United States will forever be a great
friend to the world, and especially to its allies, but we can no longer be
taken advantage of or enter into a one-sided deal where the United States gets
nothing in return. … Our citizens have
paid the ultimate price to defend our freedom and the freedom of many nations
represented in this great hall. America’s devotion is measured on the
battlefields where our young men and women have fought and sacrificed alongside
of our allies. From the beaches of Europe to the deserts of the Middle
East to the jungles of Asia. It is an eternal credit to the American
character that even after we and our allies emerge victorious from the
bloodiest war in history, we did not
seek territorial expansion or attempt to oppose and impose our way of life on
others. Instead, we helped build institutions, such as this one, to defend the sovereignty,
security and prosperity for all.
For the diverse nations
of the world, this is our hope. We want harmony and friendship, not conflict
and strife. We are guided by outcomes,
not ideology. … And just as the
founders of this body intended, we must work together and confront together
those who threaten us with chaos, turmoil and terror.
… … … North Korea’s reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles threatens the
entire world with unthinkable loss of human life. It is an outrage that some
nations would not only trade with such a regime, but would arm,
supply and financially support a country that imperils the world with
nuclear conflict. No nation on earth has
an interest in seeing this band of criminals arm itself
with nuclear weapons and missiles. The United States has great
strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we
will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea. Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for
himself and for his regime. The United States is ready, willing and
able, but hopefully this will not
be necessary. That’s what the United Nations is all about. That’s what the
United Nations is for. Let’s see how they do.
It is time for North
Korea to realize that the
denuclearization is its only acceptable future. The United Nations Security
Council recently held two unanimous, 15 to nothing votes adopting hard-hitting
resolutions against North Korea, and I want to thank China and Russia
for joining the vote to impose sanctions, along with all of the other members
of the Security Council. Thank you to all involved, but we must do much more.
It is time for all
nations to work together to isolate the Kim regime until it ceases its hostile
behavior. We face this decision not only in North Korea. It is far past time
for the nations of the world to confront another reckless regime. One that
speaks openly of mass murder, vowing death to America, destruction to Israel
and ruin for many leaders and nations in this room. The Iranian government masks a corrupt dictatorship behind the false
guise of a democracy. It has turned a wealthy country with a rich history
and culture into an economically depleted rogue state whose chief exports are
violence, bloodshed and chaos. The longest-suffering victims of Iran’s leaders
are in fact its own people.
Rather than use its resources to improve
Iranian lives, its oil profits go to fund Hezbollah and other terrorists that
kill innocent Muslims and attack their peaceful Arab and Israeli neighbors.
This wealth, which rightly belongs to Iran’s people, also goes to shore up
Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship, fuel Yemen’s civil war and undermine peace
throughout the entire Middle East.
We cannot let a
murderous regime continue these destabilizing activities while building
dangerous missiles, and we cannot abide by an agreement if it provides
cover for the eventual construction of a nuclear program. (Applause)
The Iran deal was one of the worst and most
one-sided transactions the United States has ever entered into. Frankly, that
deal is an embarrassment to the United States, and I don’t think you’ve heard
the last of it, believe me.
… … … The
Iranian regime’s support for terror is in stark contrast to the recent
commitments of many of its neighbors to fight terrorism and halt its financing.
In Saudi Arabia early last year, I was greatly honored to address the leaders
of more than 50 Arab and Muslim nations. We agreed that all responsible nations
must work together to confront terrorists and the Islamic extremism that
inspires them. We will stop radical Islamic terrorism because we
cannot allow it to tear up our nation and indeed to tear up the entire world.
We must deny the
terrorists safe haven, transit, funding and any form of
support for their vile and sinister ideology. We must drive them out of our nations. It is time to expose
and hold responsible those countries whose support and finance carry groups like
Al Qaida, Hezbollah and the Taliban and others that
slaughter innocent people.
The United States and
our allies are working together throughout the Middle East to crush the loser
terrorists and stop the re-emergence of safe havens they use to launch attacks
on all of our people. Last month, I announced a new strategy for victory in the
fight against this evil in Afghanistan. From now on, our security interests
will dictate the length and scope of military operations, not arbitrary
benchmarks and timetables set up by politicians.
I have also totally changed the rules of engagement in our fight against
the Taliban and other terrorist groups.
… … … The
United States is a compassionate nation and has spent billions and billions of
dollars in helping to support this effort. We
seek an approach to refugee resettlement that is designed to help these
horribly treated people and which enables their eventual return to their home
countries, to be part of the rebuilding process.
For the cost of resettling one refugee in
the United States, we can assist more than 10 in their home region. Out of the goodness of
our hearts, we offer financial assistance to hosting countries in the region,
and we support recent agreements of the G20 nations that will seek to host refugees as close to their home
countries as possible.
This is the safe,
responsible and humanitarian approach. For decades, the United States has dealt
with migration challenges, here in the western hemisphere. We have learned that
over the long term, uncontrolled
migration is deeply unfair to both the sending and receiving countries. For
the sending countries, it reduces domestic pressure to pursue needed political
and economic reform and drains them of the human capital necessary to motivate
and implement those reforms. For the receiving countries, the substantial costs
of uncontrolled migration are borne overwhelmingly by low-income citizens whose concerns are often ignored by both
media and government.
… We have invested in better health opportunity all over the
world through programs like PEPFAR, which funds AIDS relief, the
President’s Malaria Initiative, the Global Health Security Agenda, the Global
Fund to End Modern Slavery, and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance
Initiative, part of our commitment to empowering
women all across the globe.
… For example, it is a
massive source of embarrassment to the United Nations that some governments
with egregious human rights records sit on the UN Human Rights Council.
The United States is one out of 193 countries in the United Nations, and yet we
pay 22 percent of the entire budget
and more. In fact, we pay far more
than anybody realizes. The United States bears an unfair cost burden, but, to
be fair, if it could actually accomplish all of its stated goals, especially
the goal of peace, this investment would easily be well worth it.
… … … My administration recently announced that
we will not lift sanctions on
the Cuban government until it makes fundamental reforms. We have also imposed
tough, calibrated sanctions on the socialist Maduro regime in Venezuela, which has brought a
once thriving nation to the brink of total collapse. … The Venezuelan people are starving, and
their country is collapsing. … I ask every country represented here today to
be prepared to do more to address this very real crisis. We call for the full
restoration of democracy and political freedoms in Venezuela. (Applause, Latin
American countries)
The problem in Venezuela is not that
socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented. (Scattered
applause)
From the Soviet Union
to Cuba to Venezuela, wherever true
socialism or communism has been adopted, it has delivered anguish and devastation and failure.
Those who preach the tenets of these discredited ideologies only contribute to
the continued suffering of the people who live under these cruel systems.
America stands with every person living under a brutal regime. Our respect for
sovereignty is also a call for action. All people deserve a government that
cares for their safety, their interests and their wellbeing,
including their prosperity.
While American will pursue cooperation
and commerce with other nations, we are renewing our commitment to the first
duty of every government, the duty of
our citizens. This bond is the source of America’s strength and that of
every responsible nation represented here today.
If this organization is
to have any hope of successfully confronting the challenges before us, it will
depend, as President Truman said, some 70 years ago, on the independent strength of its members.
… The true question for the United Nations today, for people all over
the world who hope for better lives for themselves and their children, is a
basic one: Are we still patriots? … The United States of America
has been among the greatest forces for good in the history of the world and
the greatest defenders of sovereignty, security and prosperity for all. Now
we are calling for a great reawakening of nations. For the revival of
their spirits, their pride, their people and their patriotism.
History is asking us whether we are up to the task. Our answer will be a
renewal of will, a rediscovery of resolve, and a rebirth of devotion. We need to defeat the enemies of humanity
and unlock the potential of life itself. Our hope is a word and world of
proud, independent nations that embrace their duties, seek friendship, respect
others and make common cause in the greatest shared interest of all. A future
of dignity and peace for the people of this wonderful Earth. This is the true
vision of the United Nations. The ancient wish of every people, and the deepest
yearning that lives inside every sacred soul. So let this be our
mission, and let this be our message to the world: We will fight together,
sacrifice together and stand together for peace, for freedom,
for justice, for family, for humanity and for the Almighty God who made us all.
Thank you, God bless you. God bless
the nations of the world, and God bless the United States of America. Thank
you very much.
