Posted on 02/24/2020 7:06:03 AM PST by SeekAndFind
President Trump spoke at an unusual graduation ceremony on Thursday and inspired the class of graduates, all former prisoners. HOPE for Prisoners assists formerly incarcerated people with reentry into society by providing long-term support and services. Founder Jon Ponder experienced significant challenges on his release from prison and noted the lack of resources for others in his situation. He started HOPE for Prisoners to help others.
Trump has often expressed his support for criminal justice reform, signing into law several acts that reduced sentencing, shortened jail terms, and stopped the chaining of women in prison as they give birth. His appearance at the HOPE for Prisoners graduation affirms his commitment to second chances and investing in people who have been incarcerated as worthwhile members of our community.
"To the 29 graduates who are returning to your families, you have paid your debt to society and shown a commitment to change," he said. "You've overcome many challenges, broken free of addiction, learned new skills, and replaced old habits with fresh resolve."
The president went on to encourage the graduates with stirring sentiments about redemption. "Your future does not have to be defined by the mistakes of the past," he said. "Today we declare that you are made by God for a great and noble purpose and you are valued members of our American family. We are determined to help you succeed and we are going to work with you."
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President TRUMP Always Speaks TRUTH
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Regardless, they will still call him racist.
Regardless, they will still call him racist.
To be called a “racist” is no longer the powerful charge it once was. It has been so over used that today everyone is “racist”.
So let them continue in their bullying way while the President continues to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
Judge the President by his action, not by his words or the words of his foes.
Greatest president since George Washington.
The national socialist pander to the prison population by trying to give them the vote.
President Trump gives them the ability to be all they can be and succeed.
Which is better?
Yes, they should have used sharper fonts or something?!??! Or at least a tissue alert.
POTUS is setting new standards for making changes that are EFFECTIVE, and not just some long-term money dump that enriches a few Dem politicians.
Watched the video of this event. Very moving and inspirational. Posted this (only put here to assist in showing what the ceremony was like).
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3818876/posts?page=12#12
Well, I wouldn’t go that far, but he sure speaks more of it than any other politician.
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