Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Senate’s Failure to Advance the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
LAW & JUSTICE
Issued on: January 29, 2018
Recently, when I addressed the 45th annual March for Life, I called on the Senate to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, important legislation that would protect our most vulnerable. It is disappointing that despite support from a bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators, this bill was blocked from further consideration. Scientific studies have demonstrated that babies in the womb feel pain at twenty weeks. The vote by the Senate rejects scientific fact and puts the United States out of the mainstream in the family of nations, in which only 7 out of 198 nations, including China and North Korea, allow elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. We must defend those who cannot defend themselves. I urge the Senate to reconsider its decision and pass legislation that will celebrate, cherish, and protect life.
Remarks by President Trump at Lunch with Members of the United Nations Security Council
Issued on: January 29, 2018
State Dining Room
12:25 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much everyone. I’m honored to be joined by Secretary Tillerson, Ambassador Haley, General Kelly, and General McMaster to host a very distinguished group of United Nations Security Council ambassadors from all around the world.
Today, we will discuss our cooperation on a range of security challenges, including the denuking of North Korea, very importantly; countering Iran’s destabilization activities in the Middle East; ending the Syrian conflict; and confronting terrorism.
The success of the United Nations depends on the independent strength of its members. And these are very strong members; some of them are new to the Council.
We’re leading on the global stage to renew this founding principle of sovereignty. The United States has done a lot over the last year. I appreciate all of the congratulations. But on an economic front, a financial front, it’s been incredible what’s happened. It’s like a whole different place. It’s booming, and it’s going to continue because we have a long way to go. But it’s been doing really well.
So we appreciate — I think we’re taking the world along with us. We’re helping the world. That’s why some of the countries, or the many other countries throughout the world are doing much better because of what we’re doing.
So my administration is proud to work with you. We’ve already done a tremendous number of coalition-building, and the United Nations Security Council, in particular, is very important to us. The power and the respect that it has all over the world is very, very excellent.
But there’s much work that we have to, together, do. And earlier today, the ambassadors viewed a display of Iranian missiles and arms that the regime has transferred to its militant allies in Yemen. And later today, they’re going to view Syria atrocities exhibited at the Holocaust Museum. So they’ve seen the missiles from Iran, and they’re looking at some of the atrocities taking place in Syria.
We’ll also discuss what more we can do to defeat the Taliban. I don’t see any talking taking place. I don’t think we’re prepared to talk right now. It’s a whole different fight over there. They’re killing people left and right. Innocent people are being killed left and right. Bombing in the middle of children, in the middle of families — bombing, killing all over Afghanistan.
So we don’t want to talk with the Taliban. There may be a time, but it’s going to be a long time. We’re all out, and that’s taking place right now, and it’s a whole new front. And it’s a whole new set of principles that we’re being governed by.
When we see what they’re doing and the atrocities that they’re committing, and killing their own people, and those people are women and children — many, many women and children that are totally innocent — it is horrible.
So there’s no talking to the Taliban. We don’t want to talk to the Taliban. We’re going to finish what we have to finish. What nobody else has been able to finish, we’re going to be able to do it.
So thank you all very much, we appreciate it. And we’re going to have a tremendous discussion about that and other subjects. Thank you all for being here. We appreciate it. Thank you.
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12:29 P.M. EST
Remarks by President Trump at Swearing-In Ceremony of Alex Azar as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
Issued on: January 29, 2018
Oval Office
11:35 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: It’s a very special day for me, because we’ve been looking for this day for a long time. I’m thrilled to be here to administer the Oath of Office to America’s new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mr. Alex Azar.
Come here, Alex. He’s going to get those prescription drug prices way down as a little bit of an extra, right? It’s going to come rocketing down.
Alex is joined today by his father, Alex. Thank you, congratulations. Of course, I’ll only say congratulations if he does a great job, right? (Laughter.) Which I know he will. Which I know he will.
MR. AZAR, SR.: No doubt.
THE PRESIDENT: We have no doubt, you’re right. I don’t either.
His wife Jennifer, his daughter Claire, his son Alex, his sister Stacy and her family, and his sister-in-law Beth and her husband, and numerous friends — thank you all for being here. We appreciate it and Alex appreciates it.
Upon taking his Oath of Office, Alex will take the helm of a department he has already served with tremendous distinction, first as General Counsel and later as Deputy Secretary. In both those roles, Alex was outstanding and an incredible public servant. People talk about him to this day. He was instrumental in improving the department’s operations and advancing its emergency response capabilities.
Alex knows inside and out the impact of government policy on patients, healthcare, and prices. As the former president of Lilly USA — big company, great company, and he did an incredible job — Alex brings invaluable private sector experience to complement his years of public service.
The Department of Health and Human Services has already achieved a great deal rolling back regulations that drive up healthcare costs, but we have a long way to go. A lot of people are very happy with the amount we’ve done already, but Alex is going to bring that to a big, brand-new level.
As our new Secretary, Alex will continue to implement the administrative and regulatory changes needed to ensure that our citizens get the affordable, high-quality care they deserve. He will help lead our efforts to confront the national emergency of addiction and death due to opioids. And I think we’re going to be very tough on the drug companies in that regard and very tough on doctors in that regard, because what’s going on is pretty incredible. And finally, put an end to this plague on the lives on families and communities. People go in for a minor operation into a hospital; they come out, they’re addicted to opioids. They’re addicted to drugs after a short period of time.
We have to get the prices of prescription drugs way down and unravel the tangled web of special interests that are driving prices up for medicine and for really hurting patients. And we’re going to get that done. That’s going to be so important.
You look at other countries — they pay a fraction for the exact same drug. The exact same pill, in an identical box from the same factory, costs us much more — many times more than it does in other countries. And nobody knows that process better than Alex. And we’re going to get that done because it’s very unfair to our country. Neighboring countries pay a tiny fraction of what we pay for the same exact pill made in the same location.
And, Alex, I know there is no one more capable, qualified, and committed than you to overcoming these incredible challenges. So important. And I will say this: Prescription drug prices is going to be one of the big things. And whenever I speak to Alex, I speak to him about that, I think, prior to anything else.
MR. AZAR: Yes.
THE PRESIDENT: And I know you can do it. You know the system and you can do it, because it’s wrong.
So now I’ll ask Vice President Pence to formally administer the oath. And again, I just want to congratulate Alex and his family, and God bless you all. He’s got a very important job to do, so thank you. Thank you for giving him to us. And we’ll give him the chance, but you gave him to us, and we appreciate it very much. Thank you. Thank you.
MR. AZAR: Thank you, Mr. President. (Applause.)
(The oath is administered.)
SECRETARY AZAR: What an honor it is today to become the 24th Secretary of Health and Human Services, here in the United States. Only in America, the grandchild and great-grandchild of immigrants from Lebanon, from the Ukraine, from England, Switzerland, gets to have that opportunity.
Mr. President, thank you so much for the confidence that you have bestowed upon me and the incredible department you have entrusted me with.
Mr. Vice President, thank you for your many years of friendship and for administrating the oath today.
And to my family, to Jennifer, and the rest of my family, thank you for all of the many years of support and for the years of support coming. It’s going to be tough but we’ll do well with it.
I’d also lke to thank the 79,000 men and women of HHS, who it is now my great honor to lead. I know these people, I know this team, and the deep commitment that they have to the mission of HHS to enhance and protect the wellbeing and health of all Americans.
That is a solemn charge. It is a charge that I am committed to. And as you heard from the President today, it is a charge that includes his personal direction to me that we have to tackle the scourge of the opiate crisis, and we will bring down prescription drug prices.
I look forward to that mission, to the work ahead, and now it’s time to get to work. Thank you all very much. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody.
Q Mr. President, how’s the speech going? How’s the State of the Union coming
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I hope it’s going to be good. We worked on it hard; covered a lot of territory, including our great success with the markets and with the tax cut. It’s a big speech — an important speech.
We cover immigration. For many years — for many, many years they’ve been talking immigration and never got anything done. We’re going to get something done, we hope. It’s got to be bipartisan, because the Republicans really don’t have the votes to get it done in any other way. So it has to be bipartisan. But hopefully the Democrats will join us, or enough of them will join us, so we can really do something great for DACA and for immigration, generally.
But it’s going to be, I think, a very important speech on trade. The world has taken advantage of us on trade for many years. And as you probably noticed, we’re stopping that. We’re stopping it cold. And we have to have reciprocal trade. It’s not a one-way deal anymore.
So we have a lot of things to discuss, and we’ll be discussing them. And I hope you enjoy it.
And thank you all very much. See you tomorrow night.
Q Are you going to bring Senator Schumer down here again?
THE PRESIDENT: We might.
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11:43 A.M. EST
Gary Cohn: “Trump Shared a Vision of Economic Progress in Davos”
ECONOMY & JOBS
Issued on: January 29, 2018
Growth is back, and millions of Americans are personally reaping the benefits.
Trump shared a vision of economic progress in Davos
By Gary Cohn
CNN
January 28, 2018
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At this year’s event, President Donald J. Trump shared with major business and political leaders from around the world his vision for and optimism in the American economy. They can once again look to the United States as one of the most competitive and lucrative places to invest in the world, because “America is open for business.”
Many people heard President Trump’s message that he will always put America first — just as all leaders must put their own citizens first.
Because he spent the last year putting America first, our economy is now resurgent. Massive tax cuts, deregulation, pro-growth energy policies and stronger trade practices are finally lifting the American economy out of a long period of stagnation. Growth is back, and millions of Americans are personally reaping the benefits.
For example, since we passed tax reform a little over a month ago, more than 255 companies (and counting) have announced significant new benefits — including bonuses, higher wages, and better retirement options — that benefit at least 3 million workers around the country.
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Since taking office, President Trump has taken the principles of his America First vision to many corners of the globe. If this year’s World Economic Forum participants truly heed the President’s call and work together, this year’s meeting will not only have been meaningful — it also will be a moment of truly positive change for our world.Read the full op-ed here.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders
Issued on: January 29, 2018
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
1:50 P.M. EST
MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Over the weekend, the White House released a framework for responsible immigration reform that will protect our people, put the interests of American workers first, and provide a permanent solution to DACA.
Our framework includes four pillars: border security, including the wall; DACA legalization; ending extended-family chain migration; and eliminating the visa lottery, moving us toward a merit-based system of immigration. We look forward to working with Congress to pass and sign legislation that addresses each of these four pillars.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, as you know, the President will deliver his first State of the Union Address. The theme of the address is, “Building a safe, strong, and proud America,” which is exactly what the President has worked to do during his first year in office.
I don’t want to get ahead of what the President will say during his remarks, but it will obviously be must-watch TV, but I do want to make an announcement about one of the most important traditions: the guests who will be sitting in the First Lady’s Box. I’ll name a few of those individuals and little bit about them.
First, Corey Adams: Corey is a skilled welder at Staub Manufacturing Solutions in Dayton, Ohio. Last year, Corey and his wife were able to become first-time homeowners, and they will invest their extra money from the Trump tax cuts into their two daughters’ education savings.
Elizabeth Alvarado, Robert Mickens, Evelyn Rodriguez, and Freddy Cuevas: These two couples are the parents of two beautiful young girls, Nisa and Kayla, who were brutally murdered by MS-13 gang members.
Corporal Matthew Bradford: In 2007, Corporal Bradford stepped on an IED while deployed in Iraq. He was blinded by the blast and lost both of his legs. After multiple surgeries and therapy, he became the first blind double amputee to reenlist in the Marines.
Jon Bridgers: Mr. Bridgers founded the Cajun Navy in 2016, a non-profit rescue and recovery organization that responded in 2016 to flooding in south Louisiana and in 2017 to Hurricane Harvey in Texas. He and his team have helped thousands of people across the South.
David Dahlberg: Mr. Dahlberg is a fire technician who saved 62 children and staff members from a raging wildfire that encircled their camp in southern California.
Officer Ryan Holets: Ryan serves as a police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his six years on the force, he has been shot twice and experienced several near-death encounters. Officer Holets and his wife adopted a baby from parents who suffered from opioid addiction, breaking down walls between drug addicts and police officers to help save lives.
Ashlee Leppert: Ms. Leppert rescued dozens of Americans during last year’s devastating hurricane season.
Agent “CJ” Martinez: Agent Martinez is a Special Agent for ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations unit. His investigations have led to more than 100 arrests of MS-13 gang members who were prosecuted for crimes including homicide, assault, and narcotics and weapons trafficking.
Staff Sergeant Justin Peck: Last year, Staff Sergeant Peck was part of a team clearing IEDs from territory previously controlled by ISIS. When one of his compatriots was struck by a blast, he rushed to their side, saving their life while risking his own.
Preston Sharp: Mr. Sharp has organized the placement of more than 40,000 American flags and red carnations on soldiers’ graves as part of his goal to honor veterans in all 50 states and to challenge others to join the Flag and Flower Challenge.
Steve Staub and Sandy Keplinger: These siblings started Staub Manufacturing Solutions 20 years ago. Thanks to the Trump Bump in the economy, they were able to grow to new heights in 2017. And thanks to the Trump tax cuts, they were able to give all of their employees larger Christmas bonuses.
Some of these individuals’ stories are heroic, some are patriotic, others are tragic. But all of them represent the unbreakable American spirit, and will inspire our nation to continue growing stronger, prouder, and more prosperous.
And with that, I will take your questions. John.
Q Sarah, the news came down in the last hour the Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, is stepping down. Can we get reaction from the White House? And as the President, back at the end of December, was tweeting about Andrew McCabe in a less-than effusive praise manner, what’s he thinking about him stepping down?
MS. SANDERS: Look, we’ve seen the numerous reports, as all of you have. And any specifics — I can tell you, none of this decision was made by that of the White House. And any specifics, I would refer you to the FBI, who I believe will be making a statement later today.
Q You say that the White House was not involved in the decision, but clearly the President seemed to be involved in a public relations campaign against McCabe.
MS. SANDERS: Look, the President stands by his previous comments. But in terms of the situation today, as I just said, we’ve seen the reports, just as all of you have. We don’t have any specific comments. And I would refer you to the FBI for any specifics on the things that are taking place today.
Jill.
Q So when you say that you’ve seen the reports, does that mean that the President was not informed by anyone at the FBI that this was happening? Has he had any conversation with anybody there?
MS. SANDERS: No, he hasn’t.
Cecilia.
Q Sarah, can you say definitively, though, that the President did not play a role in Andrew McCabe stepping down?
MS. SANDERS: Yes, I can say the President wasn’t part of this decision-making process, and we would refer you to the FBI where Christopher Wray serves as the Director — which, as I said last week and I’ll repeat again today, the President has full confidence in him and has put the decisions at the FBI in his hands.
Q And did the President at any time convey that he wanted to fire Robert Mueller to anyone on the staff here?
MS. SANDERS: Not that I’m aware of.
Ayesha.
Q Thank you. And just to, kind of, finish this loop — so no one at the White House contacted the FBI about McCabe? No one has put any directives or even had any discussions about his tenure at the FBI? Did anyone at the White House?
MS. SANDERS: Not that I’m aware of. Nothing specific to McCabe and his stepping down as of today, if that is what is being reported.
Jim.
MS. SANDERS: Sarah, what would you say to critics who believe that this White House and this President have had almost, sort of, a steady pressure put on the Justice Department, put on the FBI, since the President came into office on this Special Counsel investigation — whether it be conversations with Jeff Sessions’s office about recusal, whether it be about this desire for Robert Mueller to go away, and now with Andrew McCabe?
There were even reports that Rod Rosenstein was also feeling pressure from the White House. It sounds like there are multiple officials at multiple levels who are being pressured by the White House, by the President. What would you say in response to that concern?
MS. SANDERS: I would say what I’ve said probably a hundred times before and continue — will say, I’m sure, a hundred times today: that the White House has been fully cooperative, and is going to continue to be fully cooperative.
In fact, we’ve gone above and beyond many times, and certainly done everything that we could. The White House has provided over 20 witnesses and tens of thousands of pages of documents to the Special Counsel. We have done everything we can to be fully transparent, and we’re going to continue to do that throughout the process.
Q So what about this notion that the President has been applying pressure for months — steady pressure? He fired Jim Comey. He —
MS. SANDERS: The only thing that the President has applied pressure to is to make sure we get this resolved so that you guys and everyone else can focus on the things that Americans actually care about. And that is making sure everybody gets the Russia fever out of their system once and for all; that you’re all reminded once again there was no collusion; and that we can move forward to focus on things like national security, the economy, and solving the immigration crisis that we have here in our country.
Q So no obstruction of justice, nothing improper, nothing inappropriate here at all, whatsoever, from the President since he came into office when it comes to this investigation?
MS. SANDERS: No. And I think we’ve been pretty clear on that.
Stephen.
Q Sarah, a question about the Nunes memo. But first, I want to ask if the President continues to have confidence in the man he appointed to be Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein.
MS. SANDERS: As I’ve said, when you guys ask this question about a number of individuals, when the President no longer has confidence in someone, you’ll know.
Q All right. I hear that as a “yes.”
MS. SANDERS: On the memo — you had another question.
Q I do have another question about the memo. The House Intelligence Committee could vote as early as today to release this memo that Chairman Nunes has purportedly crafted. The House rules contemplate that the President would then get five days to determine whether he has any cause to object to its public release.
What’s the current thinking? What’s the current level of White House involvement in this decision? Can you shed any light on the process between this White House and Capitol Hill with this question?
MS. SANDERS: Look, no one at the White House has actually seen the memo, so it would be hard for us to make a decision or to speak about it before that would take place.
Right now, we’re letting the House process play out. And if and when it’s time for the White House to weigh in, we’ll do that through the proper protocol, making sure we follow legal process. But again, we’re not to that point in the process yet.
Margaret.
Q Sarah, two questions. Just following up on that, is the White House — I know you said you have to wait and see, but is the White House open to the idea of a release of this memo to the public? And can you say, in the State of the Union Address, whether the President will mention at all this ongoing Russia probe which you said, you know, is really “Russia fever” that the country needs to get out of its system? Will he address it in any way?
MS. SANDERS: To answer your first question, we want full transparency. It’s what we’ve said all along. And we’ll make a decision when and if that time becomes necessary.
In terms of the State of the Union, I’m not going to get ahead of the President’s address. It’s tomorrow night. I know you are all excited and will eagerly tune in, and can see, at that time exactly, what is going to be included.
Q But he doesn’t feel a need to address it?
MS. SANDERS: I think we’ve addressed it every single day that we’ve been here. It’s one of the questions you guys ask over and over and over again. In fact, we spend more time on that than we do any other topic, despite the fact that, time and time again, poll after poll says that, frankly, no one cares about this issue, and it’s certainly not the thing that keeps people up at night.
We’d love to talk about all of the things that do. And my guess is, that will be the focus of the President’s State of the Union tomorrow.
April.
Q Sarah, two topics. Back on the State of the Union. Typically, when the Presidents give their State of the Union Address, particularly his first, Presidents normally are optimistic when they say, “The state of our union is…” What is the state of our union today?
MS. SANDERS: I think it’s incredible, and I think that you’ll hear that in the President’s words tomorrow night. Look, we’ve got an economy that is booming. ISIS is on the run. We’re remaking the judiciary in a way that actually believes in upholding the Constitution. There are some great things happening in this country, and I think you can expect to hear the President talk about a lot of those — not only what we’ve been able to do in the first year, but all of the great things that we’re going to do in the next seven years after this.
Q On the second topic, I want to go to this issue of black unemployment. One, is the President going to start targeting black unemployment as he’s saying that unemployment has gone down over his watch? I’ve never heard of a targeted approach from this administration. And is this administration aware that the black unemployment rate from December is 6.8 percent, the white unemployment rate is 3.7 percent, the Asian unemployment rate is 2.5 percent, and the Hispanic unemployment rate is 4.9 percent? The black unemployment continues to be higher, and it’s actually two times that — more than two times that of the white unemployment rate.
So is that something that this administration is touting or they’re trying to fix — make an active effort to fix in 2018?
MS. SANDERS: Look, I think you can see from the steps that we’ve already taken that we’re trying to fix unemployment for all Americans. That’s the point that the President has made time and time again, is that he wants it to be better for everybody.
And we’ve made significant progress in that, both through the number of regulations that have been cut to make this a more job-friendly market, a more job-friendly environment. And certainly adding to that, the tax cuts and tax reform legislation that the President led on has been historic in what has happened and in the way that it has helped our economy and certainly helped create jobs across the country.
Q So why did he take issue with Jay-Z then, when he was just talking in terms of black America? He took issue — has he seen my black — and he screamed with caps, all caps — has he seen my black unemployment numbers.
MS. SANDERS: Because they’re better than they have been. And we’re certainly making progress and we want to continue to do that.
Look, we want every day to be better than the day before. And again, certainly for black Americans, for Hispanic Americans across the board, this is a President who wants life to be better for all Americans and he’s going to keep fighting and pushing for that. And I think you’ll hear him talk about that, again, tomorrow night.
Jon.
Q Thank you, Sarah. The former Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder, described Andrew McCabe as a dedicated public servant who has served this country well. Would the President, would you, describe him in that same manner?
MS. SANDERS: Look, I don’t have a personal relationship with him, so I’m not going to describe him. I think we’ve talked about some of the concerns that we have with some of the actions that he’s taken. But in terms of anything specific regarding the Deputy Director, particularly the news reports of today, I would refer you to the FBI.
Q The President — based upon past tweets that he’s put out regarding Mr. McCabe — does not seem to be a big fan of Mr. McCabe. Is he disappointed that he’s leaving his post as the Deputy FBI Director?
MS. SANDERS: I haven’t asked him if he was disappointed. I can tell you he didn’t play a role in any of that process, and again, would refer you to the FBI for any specifics.
Francesca.
Q Thank you, Sarah. In one of the President’s tweets in December, though, he did say that Andrew McCabe is “racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!” So does the President believe that Andrew McCabe should be allowed to retire with full benefits?
MS. SANDERS: Again, I would refer you to the FBI for any specifics around the news of today of his stepping down.
Q And then, I have a questions about the State of the Union. You mentioned who is going to be in the First Lady’s Box at the State of the Union. You talked about a lot of the different guests but I didn’t hear anything about the President’s family. Can you say which of the President’s family members will be there? And can you also, potentially, preview for us some of the travel that the President might take? Usually, the President takes travel to push his agenda afterwards.
MS. SANDERS: In terms of family, all of the President’s children, along with the First Lady, will be at the State of the Union with the exclusion of Barron. I don’t believe he will be attending as of right now.
And in terms of travel, we will keep you posted on any scheduling announcements that we have over the week.
Margaret.
Q Thanks, Sarah. I want to ask you a question about the 5G network. But also, before I do that, Treasury is set — I believe the deadline is today — to release two Russia-related reports to Congress. Can you tell us whether that’s actually going to happen today, and whether the names on the oligarchs list will be public? And on the impact on sanctioning, will portions of that be public also?
MS. SANDERS: We do expect the reports today. And I would refer you to the Department of Treasury for any specifics on that as that happens.
Q I think we’re waiting. So if that’s something you guys can coordinate, that would be really helpful.
On 5G —
MS. SANDERS: We’re coordinating, and I’m telling you that they’re taking the lead. And for questions specific to it, you should reach out to the Department of Treasury in terms of timing.
Q I’ll email them again. I’ll let them know that you said they can tell us. (Laughter.)
On 5G, I know there’s a lot of speculation about what might happen and whether there is a security case to make for one secure network. But some experts, including the Republican FCC Chair, I guess, are a little concerned about the idea of one nationalized network. Can you bring us up to speed on whether that idea is dead or very much still alive, and where that stands?
MS. SANDERS: Look, as we outlined in our National Security Strategy — I believe it’s actually on page 19 — a few people will be proud of me for memorizing that — we discussed the need for a secure network. Right now, we’re in the very earliest stages of the conversation. There are absolutely no decisions made on what that would look like, what role anyone would play in it; simply, the need for a secure network. And that is the only part of this conversation that we’re up to right now.
Q Just one network, or multiple possibilities —
MS. SANDERS: Look, there are a lot of things on the table. Again, these are the very earliest stages of the discussion period, and there’s been absolutely no decision made other than the fact the need for a secure network.
Dave.
Q Thanks, Sarah. Tomorrow night, will the President talk about an urban revitalization plan?
MS. SANDERS: As I said before, I’m not going to get into the details beyond what was already discussed last week on the State of the Union, but I do think it’s something worth tuning into for all to see.
I’ll take one last question.
Hunter.
Q Thank you, Sarah. So, the President has repeatedly touted black unemployment when faced with allegations of racism. Given those numbers, the low black unemployment, why do you think so many in the African American community are still so uncomfortable with the President?
MS. SANDERS: That’s a question you would have to ask them. But we hope and pray, and expect, to spend every day working to build a greater relationship within that community and, as I said before, with all Americans.
This is a President who wants to lead for everybody. He’s not looking to lead for any one person, any one group, but he wants to be the President of the United States. And I think that if you look at the policies that he has enacted over the first year, you can see that he’s doing exactly that.
He’s building an economy that helps every American. He’s cutting regulations that help every American. He’s helping put ISIS on the run, which helps on the safety and security of all Americans. He’s helping secure the border. He’s helping to put an end to loopholes in our failed immigration system. All of those things benefit all Americans. That’s what this President is focused on, and that’s what we’ve done in our first year and that’s what we look forward to doing in the next seven years.
Thanks guys.
END
2:07 P.M. EST
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