Posted on 12/29/2019 10:53:31 PM PST by weston
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Trump's statement this morning about the Iranian missile attack was the best presidenting I've ever seen in terms of clarity, intention, persuasion, tone, and likely effectiveness. This one goes in the text books in terms of technique, no matter how things turn out.— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) January 8, 2020
11:28 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
Good morning. I'm pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases.
Our great American forces are prepared for anything. Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world. No American or Iraqi lives were lost because of the precautions taken, the dispersal of forces, and an early warning system that worked very well. I salute the incredible skill and courage of America’s men and women in uniform.
For far too long -- all the way back to 1979, to be exact -- nations have tolerated Iran’s destructive and destabilizing behavior in the Middle East and beyond. Those days are over. Iran has been the leading sponsor of terrorism, and their pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens the civilized world. We will never let that happen.
Last week, we took decisive action to stop a ruthless terrorist from threatening American lives. At my direction, the United States military eliminated the world’s top terrorist, Qasem Soleimani. As the head of the Quds Force, Soleimani was personally responsible for some of the absolutely worst atrocities.
He trained terrorist armies, including Hezbollah, launching terrorist strikes against civilian targets. He fueled bloody civil wars all across the region. He viciously wounded and murdered thousands of U.S. troops, including the planting of roadside bombs that maim and dismember their victims.
Soleimani directed the recent attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq that badly wounded four service members and killed one American, and he orchestrated the violent assault on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. In recent days, he was planning new attacks on American targets, but we stopped him.
Soleimani’s hands were drenched in both American and Iranian blood. He should have been terminated long ago. By removing Soleimani, we have sent a powerful message to terrorists: If you value your own life, you will not threaten the lives of our people.
As we continue to evaluate options in response to Iranian aggression, the United States will immediately impose additional punishing economic sanctions on the Iranian regime. These powerful sanctions will remain until Iran changes its behavior.
In recent months alone, Iran has seized ships in international waters, fired an unprovoked strike on Saudi Arabia, and shot down two U.S. drones.
Iran’s hostilities substantially increased after the foolish Iran nuclear deal was signed in 2013, and they were given $150 billion, not to mention $1.8 billion in cash. Instead of saying "thank you" to the United States, they chanted "death to America." In fact, they chanted "death to America" the day the agreement was signed.
Then, Iran went on a terror spree, funded by the money from the deal, and created hell in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The missiles fired last night at us and our allies were paid for with the funds made available by the last administration. The regime also greatly tightened the reins on their own country, even recently killing 1,500 people at the many protests that are taking place all throughout Iran.
The very defective JCPOA expires shortly anyway, and gives Iran a clear and quick path to nuclear breakout. Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and end its support for terrorism. The time has come for the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China to recognize this reality.
They must now break away from the remnants of the Iran deal -– or JCPOA –- and we must all work together toward making a deal with Iran that makes the world a safer and more peaceful place. We must also make a deal that allows Iran to thrive and prosper, and take advantage of its enormous untapped potential. Iran can be a great country.
Peace and stability cannot prevail in the Middle East as long as Iran continues to foment violence, unrest, hatred, and war. The civilized world must send a clear and unified message to the Iranian regime: Your campaign of terror, murder, mayhem will not be tolerated any longer. It will not be allowed to go forward.
Today, I am going to ask NATO to become much more involved in the Middle East process. Over the last three years, under my leadership, our economy is stronger than ever before and America has achieved energy independence. These historic [DEL: accompliments :DEL] [accomplishments] changed our strategic priorities. These are accomplishments that nobody thought were possible. And options in the Middle East became available. We are now the number-one producer of oil and natural gas anywhere in the world. We are independent, and we do not need Middle East oil.
The American military has been completely rebuilt under my administration, at a cost of $2.5 trillion. U.S. Armed Forces are stronger than ever before. Our missiles are big, powerful, accurate, lethal, and fast. Under construction are many hypersonic missiles.
The fact that we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean we have to use it. We do not want to use it. American strength, both military and economic, is the best deterrent.
Three months ago, after destroying 100 percent of ISIS and its territorial caliphate, we killed the savage leader of ISIS, al-Baghdadi, who was responsible for so much death, including the mass beheadings of Christians, Muslims, and all who stood in his way. He was a monster. Al-Baghdadi was trying again to rebuild the ISIS caliphate, and failed. Tens of thousands of ISIS fighters have been killed or captured during my administration. ISIS is a natural enemy of Iran. The destruction of ISIS is good for Iran, and we should work together on this and other shared priorities. Finally, to the people and leaders of Iran: We want you to have a future and a great future -- one that you deserve, one of prosperity at home, and harmony with the nations of the world. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.
I want to thank you, and God bless America. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.
END 11:37 A.M. EST
I love that POTUS pic, Maggie!!
Bright, morning sun shining down, on him...our nation’s leader.
Consorting with the enemy.
That's what I alluded to in the last stanza of my MEME.
Democrats like Pelosi, Kerry and others think nothing about trying to advance the democrat party agenda by undermining America with foreign belligerents.
If they thought they could win the presidency back by openly helping Iran bomb America and kill Americans they wouldn't hesitate.
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BREAKING...
New Quinnipiac Iowa Poll: Quasem Soleimani now in a five way tie in Democrat Primary with Biden, Sanders, Warren and Buttigieg.— Dr Gina - Text “EMPOWER” to 88022 (@RealDrGina) January 8, 2020
Thanks for posting the transcript of POTUS’ excellent speech.
THANKS!!!! GREAT graphic! And Amen!
Dhimmi Speaker of the House?
ISLAM: to submit
MUSLIMS: have submitted.
KT McFarland said that she expected Trump to broker a deal with Iran before the election.
They better start cleaning and chiseling that spot on Mt. Rushmore.
I knew it would make your day.
Now you can rest easy and enjoy the rest of your day.
I am pleased that President Trump has pulled back and taken the preferred path of no further military action. I believe any further decisions on military action require a full debate and Congressional authority.— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 8, 2020
I’m also pleased that he is engaging our allies to push Iran for a new, better deal. We should all work together toward peace and prosperity, to avoid war, and for our troops to come home from the Middle East.— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 8, 2020
I like the fact that he told NATO to get off their butts & help. I don’t have much confidence in NATO, but nevertheless, he laid this mess at their feet & hopefully will let us ease out of the situation.
I’m sure it’s not the last we have heard from Trump about NATO’s involvement.
She is a stupid woman. No wonder her ex wasted no time remarrying.
A homerun speech by President @realDonaldTrump about the challenges we face with Iran. It was measured and firm.
To the Iranian people: President Trump laid out a pathway forward for peace and prosperity. I hope you take it.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 8, 2020
All Americans should support President Trump’s efforts to resolve the threat from Iran peacefully and fully understand the Maximum Pressure campaign must continue with a credible military component.”— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 8, 2020
BREAKING: The cancellation of the cancellation of WW3 has been Cancelled.
Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.— Carpe Donktum🔹 (@CarpeDonktum) January 8, 2020
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