8 most striking quotes of trump in a speech on thanksgiving

8 most striking quotes of trump in a speech on thanksgiving

The President of the United States, every year congratulates all the country with one of the most favorite holidays of Americans – thanksgiving. Yesterday Donald trump for the first time after his inauguration, gave a speech dedicated to this celebration.

Stream the President’s speech was carried from base coast guard Florida, where he briefly stopped by with his wife Melania. CNN columnist Chris Celisa selected 8 of the most eccentric phrases in festive speech trump.

1. «The coast guard, when viewed as a brand, showed itself at a very high level, when the events took place in Texas.»

The President mentioned in his speech the rescue and recovery work during hurricane Harvey, which struck in August on southern state.

Thrilled to spend part of our Thanksgiving w the local Coast Guard station in Florida. Thank you to all members of the military who keep us safe! #HappyThanksgiving2017 pic.twitter.com/WKpDCoi2Rx

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 23, 2017

2. «You saved 16 million lives – no one knows 16 thousand lives.»

Trump has repeatedly claimed that the coastguards have rescued about 16 thousand people. However, according to CNN, rescuers managed to save the lives of approximately 11 thousand people after a disaster.

3. «It was a difficult job in the water, right?»

This question was sent again to the coast guard officers about the work during and after the hurricane.

4. «Now, representatives of the media can stay here to ask questions? Or should we tell them to leave?»

5. «I asked the air force guys «How good is this plane?» They said, «Sir, you can see it in the case.» I said Yes, but in combat it’s different… I saw it in a movie like fighting. How much will he be good there?»

6. «You know, when you export something to other countries, even in the Union – you don’t know anything about the ally. Ally may turn away from you.»

7. «It’s nice that you work on what is really beginning to bear fruit».

The proposal was an appeal to the US military who serve outside the country. According to Chilisa, trump this phrase hinted that when his predecessor, Barack Obama – their work was ineffective.

8. «All is well at home, the economy is in excellent condition. You are fighting for something real, something good.»

Trump promised the soldiers that upon their return, they will have to wait a lot of positive changes in the economy, tax reform and the labour market.

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