WEBVTT #Elemental Media Engine(TM) 2.17.0.602927 00:00:00.150 --> 00:00:01.150 Good evening. 00:00:02.850 --> 00:00:05.009 It seems like just yesterday 00:00:05.130 --> 00:00:07.380 that we were at our first convention 00:00:07.820 --> 00:00:09.660 where my husband accepted 00:00:09.810 --> 00:00:11.399 the Republican nomination 00:00:11.820 --> 00:00:14.039 and then became our 40 Freeth, 00:00:14.400 --> 00:00:16.710 president of the United States. 00:00:17.700 --> 00:00:19.121 Yet the energy and enthusiasm 00:00:20.130 --> 00:00:21.306 for who should lead this 00:00:22.170 --> 00:00:23.170 nation. 00:00:23.310 --> 00:00:24.399 It is real today. 00:00:25.140 --> 00:00:26.820 It was four years ago. 00:00:28.170 --> 00:00:30.120 I know. I speak for my husband 00:00:30.560 --> 00:00:31.829 and the entire family. 00:00:32.430 --> 00:00:34.649 When I say we have not forgotten 00:00:35.160 --> 00:00:36.419 the incredible people 00:00:37.020 --> 00:00:39.299 who are willing to take a chance 00:00:39.840 --> 00:00:41.789 on the businessmen who have never 00:00:41.790 --> 00:00:43.170 worked in politics, 00:00:44.340 --> 00:00:46.329 we know it was you who 00:00:46.330 --> 00:00:48.359 elect a team to be commander 00:00:48.360 --> 00:00:49.360 in chief. 00:00:49.770 --> 00:00:51.119 And we know it is you 00:00:51.660 --> 00:00:53.610 who will carry us through again. 00:00:55.170 --> 00:00:57.119 We were humbled by the incredible 00:00:57.120 --> 00:00:58.469 support then, 00:00:58.980 --> 00:01:00.510 and we are still grateful. 00:01:00.540 --> 00:01:01.540 Today, 00:01:02.550 --> 00:01:04.469 I want to acknowledge the fact 00:01:04.860 --> 00:01:06.719 that since March, our 00:01:06.720 --> 00:01:08.639 lives have changed 00:01:08.790 --> 00:01:09.790 drastically. 00:01:10.770 --> 00:01:13.079 The invisible enemy, called 19, 00:01:13.680 --> 00:01:15.989 swept across our beautiful country 00:01:16.650 --> 00:01:18.720 and impacted all of us. 00:01:19.830 --> 00:01:21.202 My deepest sympathy goes out 00:01:21.930 --> 00:01:23.909 to everyone who has 00:01:23.910 --> 00:01:25.229 lost a loved one, 00:01:25.960 --> 00:01:28.079 and my prayers are with those 00:01:28.560 --> 00:01:30.449 who are ill or suffering. 00:01:32.430 --> 00:01:34.950 I know many people are anxious 00:01:35.520 --> 00:01:37.020 and some feel helpless. 00:01:38.070 --> 00:01:39.491 I want you to know you're not 00:01:39.930 --> 00:01:40.930 alone. 00:01:41.640 --> 00:01:43.379 My husband's administration 00:01:43.470 --> 00:01:44.939 will not stop fighting 00:01:45.480 --> 00:01:47.249 until there is an effective 00:01:47.250 --> 00:01:49.260 treatment or vaccine 00:01:49.710 --> 00:01:51.329 available to everyone. 00:01:52.800 --> 00:01:54.299 Donna will not rest 00:01:54.960 --> 00:01:57.120 until he has done all he can 00:01:57.720 --> 00:02:00.120 to take care of everyone impacted 00:02:00.180 --> 00:02:01.890 by this terrible pandemic. 00:02:03.180 --> 00:02:04.980 I want to extend my gratitude 00:02:05.250 --> 00:02:06.475 to all of the health care 00:02:06.540 --> 00:02:08.849 professionals, frontline 00:02:08.850 --> 00:02:10.380 workers and teachers 00:02:10.919 --> 00:02:13.139 who stepped up in these difficult 00:02:13.140 --> 00:02:14.140 times 00:02:15.030 --> 00:02:17.040 despite the risk to yourselves 00:02:17.760 --> 00:02:19.320 and your own families. 00:02:19.800 --> 00:02:21.659 You put our country first, 00:02:22.350 --> 00:02:23.526 and my husband and I are 00:02:24.210 --> 00:02:25.210 grateful. 00:02:26.760 --> 00:02:28.049 I have been moved by the way 00:02:28.050 --> 00:02:30.029 Americans have come together 00:02:30.030 --> 00:02:31.560 in such an unfamiliar 00:02:32.040 --> 00:02:34.380 and often frightening situation. 00:02:35.700 --> 00:02:37.319 It is in times like this 00:02:37.980 --> 00:02:39.695 that we will look back and tell our 00:02:39.960 --> 00:02:41.840 grandchildren the true 00:02:41.850 --> 00:02:43.620 kindness and compassion, 00:02:44.070 --> 00:02:46.139 strength and determination. 00:02:46.890 --> 00:02:49.500 We were able to restore the promise 00:02:49.680 --> 00:02:50.879 of our future. 00:02:52.140 --> 00:02:53.550 Businesses stepped up 00:02:54.180 --> 00:02:55.770 and volunteers stepped in. 00:02:56.820 --> 00:02:59.159 People were eager to share ideas, 00:02:59.430 --> 00:03:01.649 resources and support 00:03:01.650 --> 00:03:02.759 of all kinds. 00:03:02.850 --> 00:03:04.920 With neighbors and strangers 00:03:05.010 --> 00:03:06.010 alike, 00:03:07.500 --> 00:03:09.270 it has been inspiring to see 00:03:09.630 --> 00:03:11.520 what the people of our great nation 00:03:11.550 --> 00:03:12.990 will do for one another, 00:03:13.620 --> 00:03:15.041 especially when we are at our 00:03:15.630 --> 00:03:16.769 most fragile. 00:03:18.150 --> 00:03:19.326 Speaking of strength and 00:03:19.650 --> 00:03:20.924 determination, we recently 00:03:21.930 --> 00:03:23.909 celebrated the hundred 00:03:23.910 --> 00:03:26.430 year anniversary of the passage 00:03:26.550 --> 00:03:27.959 of the 19th Amendment. 00:03:29.760 --> 00:03:31.560 Yesterday, on the North Lawn 00:03:31.590 --> 00:03:33.869 of the White House, we unveil 00:03:34.260 --> 00:03:35.779 an exhibit dedicated to women's 00:03:36.240 --> 00:03:37.240 suffrage. 00:03:38.340 --> 00:03:40.320 The exhibit called on children from 00:03:40.330 --> 00:03:42.240 across the country to send 00:03:42.300 --> 00:03:44.309 out honoring the meaning 00:03:44.490 --> 00:03:45.960 of this important time 00:03:46.410 --> 00:03:47.639 in women's history. 00:03:48.780 --> 00:03:50.639 When I was dodging the entries, 00:03:51.060 --> 00:03:52.980 I reflected on the impact 00:03:53.130 --> 00:03:54.690 of women's voices 00:03:55.110 --> 00:03:56.669 in our nation's story 00:03:57.510 --> 00:03:59.078 and how proud I would be to cast 00:03:59.550 --> 00:04:01.529 my vote again for Donna 00:04:01.560 --> 00:04:02.560 this November. 00:04:04.080 --> 00:04:05.879 We must make sure that women 00:04:05.910 --> 00:04:08.039 are heard and that the American 00:04:08.040 --> 00:04:09.860 dream continues to thrive. 00:04:12.640 --> 00:04:14.110 Growing up as a young child in 00:04:14.530 --> 00:04:15.755 Slovenia, which was under 00:04:16.660 --> 00:04:18.399 communist rule at the time, 00:04:19.180 --> 00:04:20.949 I always heard about an amazing 00:04:20.950 --> 00:04:22.449 place called America, 00:04:23.230 --> 00:04:25.029 a land that stood for freedom 00:04:25.660 --> 00:04:26.660 and opportunity. 00:04:27.940 --> 00:04:30.279 As I grew older, it became my goal 00:04:30.640 --> 00:04:32.410 to move to the United States 00:04:33.010 --> 00:04:34.250 and follow my dream. 00:04:34.430 --> 00:04:36.729 Working in the fashion industry, 00:04:38.020 --> 00:04:39.879 my parents worked very hard to 00:04:39.880 --> 00:04:41.203 ensure our family could not 00:04:41.950 --> 00:04:43.839 only leave and prosper in 00:04:43.840 --> 00:04:45.212 America, but also contribute 00:04:46.180 --> 00:04:47.307 to a nation that allows 00:04:48.040 --> 00:04:49.930 for people to arrive 00:04:50.020 --> 00:04:52.389 with a dream and make it reality. 00:04:53.830 --> 00:04:55.330 I want to take the moment 00:04:55.660 --> 00:04:57.699 to thank my mother and father 00:04:58.060 --> 00:04:59.530 for all they have done for our 00:04:59.800 --> 00:05:00.800 family. 00:05:01.150 --> 00:05:02.910 It is because of you that I'm 00:05:02.950 --> 00:05:04.449 standing here today. 00:05:13.660 --> 00:05:15.459 I arrived in the United States 00:05:15.490 --> 00:05:17.320 when I was 26 years old, 00:05:18.010 --> 00:05:19.627 living and working in the land of 00:05:19.870 --> 00:05:20.997 opportunity was a dream 00:05:21.790 --> 00:05:22.790 come true. 00:05:22.900 --> 00:05:23.920 But I wanted more. 00:05:24.730 --> 00:05:26.139 I wanted to be a citizen. 00:05:27.010 --> 00:05:29.139 After 10 years of paperwork 00:05:29.170 --> 00:05:31.209 and patience, I studied 00:05:31.210 --> 00:05:33.730 for the test in 2006 00:05:34.000 --> 00:05:36.090 and became an American citizen. 00:05:43.830 --> 00:05:45.349 It is still one of the proudest 00:05:45.540 --> 00:05:46.899 moments in my life. 00:05:46.950 --> 00:05:48.839 Because with hard work and 00:05:48.840 --> 00:05:50.065 determination, I was able 00:05:50.820 --> 00:05:52.094 to achieve my own American 00:05:52.800 --> 00:05:55.350 dream as an immigrant 00:05:55.500 --> 00:05:57.089 and a very independent woman. 00:05:57.600 --> 00:05:59.489 I understand what a privilege 00:05:59.550 --> 00:06:01.109 it is to live here 00:06:01.590 --> 00:06:03.011 and to enjoy the freedoms and 00:06:03.390 --> 00:06:05.549 opportunities that we have 00:06:07.710 --> 00:06:08.710 as first lady. 00:06:09.090 --> 00:06:10.658 I have been fortunate to see the 00:06:10.830 --> 00:06:12.690 American dream come true 00:06:12.780 --> 00:06:14.459 over and over again. 00:06:15.270 --> 00:06:17.339 I have met many inspiring 00:06:17.430 --> 00:06:19.800 women, children, parents 00:06:20.160 --> 00:06:22.740 and families who have overcome 00:06:22.980 --> 00:06:24.659 life changing issues 00:06:25.140 --> 00:06:26.400 that include addiction, 00:06:26.880 --> 00:06:27.880 homelessness, family 00:06:28.860 --> 00:06:30.183 members who are ill or have 00:06:30.750 --> 00:06:32.579 passed away abuse 00:06:32.580 --> 00:06:33.903 of all kinds and many other 00:06:34.680 --> 00:06:36.199 challenges that would make most 00:06:36.810 --> 00:06:37.810 people give up. 00:06:38.700 --> 00:06:40.740 The past three and a half years 00:06:40.860 --> 00:06:42.300 have been unforgettable. 00:06:43.470 --> 00:06:45.240 There are no words to describe 00:06:45.540 --> 00:06:47.370 how honored, humbled 00:06:47.820 --> 00:06:50.160 and fortunate I am to serve 00:06:50.220 --> 00:06:52.410 our nation as your first lady. 00:06:54.300 --> 00:06:56.459 After many of the experiences 00:06:56.490 --> 00:06:58.470 I've had, I don't know 00:06:58.650 --> 00:07:00.169 if I can fully explain how many 00:07:00.600 --> 00:07:01.600 people I take home 00:07:02.430 --> 00:07:04.500 with me in my heart each day 00:07:05.730 --> 00:07:06.857 from brave soldiers who 00:07:07.650 --> 00:07:08.777 gave up so much so that 00:07:09.480 --> 00:07:11.279 we can be free to 00:07:11.310 --> 00:07:13.829 children of all circumstances 00:07:14.220 --> 00:07:16.079 who I have met around the world. 00:07:16.950 --> 00:07:18.959 Thank you for inspiring me. 00:07:20.400 --> 00:07:21.968 It is my greatest honor to serve 00:07:22.560 --> 00:07:23.560 you. 00:07:24.510 --> 00:07:25.980 When I speak to members of the 00:07:26.220 --> 00:07:27.220 military, despite 00:07:28.290 --> 00:07:29.613 sacrificing time with their 00:07:29.850 --> 00:07:32.069 families, experience 00:07:32.100 --> 00:07:34.109 the fear of war or suffering 00:07:34.110 --> 00:07:35.110 loss, they have no 00:07:36.000 --> 00:07:37.740 regrets about serving 00:07:37.950 --> 00:07:38.950 our country. 00:07:39.900 --> 00:07:41.819 The same goes for their families 00:07:42.030 --> 00:07:44.399 and the families of first responders 00:07:45.120 --> 00:07:47.129 who often watch their loved ones 00:07:47.250 --> 00:07:48.329 walk out the door. 00:07:48.690 --> 00:07:49.690 Not sure if or 00:07:50.520 --> 00:07:52.049 when they will come home. 00:07:53.610 --> 00:07:55.589 When I speak to families who have 00:07:55.590 --> 00:07:56.590 lost someone, the 00:07:57.450 --> 00:07:59.429 pain mixed with pride I hear 00:07:59.430 --> 00:08:01.200 in their voices is something 00:08:01.290 --> 00:08:02.759 I think about often. 00:08:03.780 --> 00:08:04.780 So thank you to all 00:08:05.760 --> 00:08:07.132 who serve our country in the 00:08:07.290 --> 00:08:09.149 military and 00:08:09.210 --> 00:08:10.649 as first responders 00:08:11.580 --> 00:08:13.260 and thank you to the families 00:08:13.500 --> 00:08:14.500 who wait for them. 00:08:15.060 --> 00:08:16.620 You are heroes 00:08:17.040 --> 00:08:18.179 in your own right. 00:08:20.130 --> 00:08:21.839 I have also been moved by the many 00:08:21.840 --> 00:08:23.408 children and families I've spent 00:08:23.820 --> 00:08:25.559 time with at hospitals, 00:08:25.650 --> 00:08:28.110 schools and other locations 00:08:28.170 --> 00:08:29.170 around the world. 00:08:30.210 --> 00:08:31.876 Children who are dealing with pain 00:08:32.159 --> 00:08:33.727 or illness that would break even 00:08:34.169 --> 00:08:35.730 the strongest adult 00:08:36.570 --> 00:08:38.399 parents who are grateful 00:08:38.730 --> 00:08:40.347 to wake up every day and see that 00:08:40.559 --> 00:08:42.389 their child is still alive. 00:08:43.020 --> 00:08:45.090 These families are a testament 00:08:45.540 --> 00:08:47.399 to what faith and medicine, 00:08:47.670 --> 00:08:48.670 strength and science 00:08:49.830 --> 00:08:50.830 can do. 00:08:52.560 --> 00:08:54.419 On my first international trip as 00:08:54.420 --> 00:08:56.279 first lady, my husband 00:08:56.280 --> 00:08:57.870 and I visited places 00:08:58.140 --> 00:08:59.519 of great significance 00:09:00.120 --> 00:09:02.100 to the three major religions. 00:09:02.400 --> 00:09:04.230 Islam, Christianity 00:09:04.650 --> 00:09:06.880 and Judaism was 00:09:06.890 --> 00:09:08.970 a special memory from that trip 00:09:09.190 --> 00:09:10.539 is of a young boy. 00:09:10.770 --> 00:09:12.509 I had the privilege of visiting 00:09:12.660 --> 00:09:14.789 Wild Bombino Jizo Hospital 00:09:14.790 --> 00:09:15.790 in Rome, Italy. 00:09:16.980 --> 00:09:19.049 While there, I read the little boy 00:09:19.140 --> 00:09:20.218 story and learned that 00:09:20.970 --> 00:09:21.999 he and his family had 00:09:22.860 --> 00:09:24.232 been waiting for a heart for 00:09:24.690 --> 00:09:26.549 a very long time, and 00:09:26.550 --> 00:09:28.380 he had a grim prognosis. 00:09:29.280 --> 00:09:30.946 His situation brought my staff and 00:09:31.200 --> 00:09:32.425 me to tears, and we spoke 00:09:33.330 --> 00:09:35.159 of a little else as we flew 00:09:35.160 --> 00:09:37.350 to Belgium for the next part 00:09:37.410 --> 00:09:38.410 of our trip. 00:09:40.320 --> 00:09:42.149 Upon landing just a few hours 00:09:42.150 --> 00:09:43.860 later, we learned 00:09:44.250 --> 00:09:46.020 that a heart had been donated 00:09:46.500 --> 00:09:48.149 and would be going to the little 00:09:48.150 --> 00:09:49.150 one. 00:09:49.760 --> 00:09:51.230 I think about him often, along 00:09:51.870 --> 00:09:53.389 with so many amazing and strong 00:09:53.880 --> 00:09:55.920 young patients across our 00:09:56.010 --> 00:09:57.010 own country. 00:09:58.590 --> 00:10:00.659 More profound and sadly 00:10:00.660 --> 00:10:02.399 unavoidable examples 00:10:02.700 --> 00:10:04.139 of our country's strength 00:10:04.770 --> 00:10:06.840 and character have appear 00:10:06.870 --> 00:10:08.487 in the communities that have been 00:10:08.820 --> 00:10:11.279 impacted by natural disasters. 00:10:12.420 --> 00:10:14.519 Hurricanes, tornadoes 00:10:14.670 --> 00:10:16.385 and flooding may show the ugly side 00:10:16.710 --> 00:10:17.710 of Mother Nature. 00:10:18.690 --> 00:10:19.964 But in the aftermath, they 00:10:20.610 --> 00:10:22.769 can show us a beautiful side 00:10:22.770 --> 00:10:23.770 of humanity. 00:10:24.720 --> 00:10:26.789 My husband and I have visited many 00:10:26.790 --> 00:10:29.039 places that have been affected 00:10:29.340 --> 00:10:30.779 by natural disaster, 00:10:31.380 --> 00:10:33.059 and we are deeply moved by the 00:10:33.060 --> 00:10:34.740 strength of the people 00:10:35.340 --> 00:10:36.690 who have lost everything 00:10:37.170 --> 00:10:39.540 and the kindness of neighbors 00:10:39.720 --> 00:10:40.720 and communities. 00:10:42.840 --> 00:10:44.457 The common thread in all of these 00:10:44.610 --> 00:10:46.350 challenging situations 00:10:46.740 --> 00:10:47.579 is the UN. 00:10:47.580 --> 00:10:49.409 They very resolve to 00:10:49.410 --> 00:10:50.549 help one another. 00:10:52.020 --> 00:10:53.490 I recognize the stories I just 00:10:53.940 --> 00:10:55.830 told about people 00:10:55.860 --> 00:10:57.085 who survive extraordinary 00:10:57.750 --> 00:10:58.919 circumstances. 00:10:59.520 --> 00:11:02.009 But Donna and I are also inspired 00:11:02.010 --> 00:11:04.499 by the millions of Americans 00:11:04.500 --> 00:11:05.850 who wake up each day 00:11:06.390 --> 00:11:08.669 with a simple yet courageous goal 00:11:08.850 --> 00:11:10.799 of providing for their families 00:11:11.250 --> 00:11:12.660 and keeping them safe. 00:11:13.590 --> 00:11:14.962 You are the backbone of this 00:11:15.390 --> 00:11:16.390 country. 00:11:16.710 --> 00:11:18.599 You are the people who continue 00:11:18.600 --> 00:11:20.909 to make the United States of America 00:11:20.940 --> 00:11:22.799 what it is and 00:11:22.800 --> 00:11:23.927 who have the incredible 00:11:24.450 --> 00:11:26.909 responsibility of preparing 00:11:26.940 --> 00:11:28.559 our future generations 00:11:28.860 --> 00:11:30.990 to leave everything even better 00:11:31.320 --> 00:11:32.400 than they found it. 00:11:33.960 --> 00:11:35.136 Just as you are fighting 00:11:35.940 --> 00:11:38.039 for your families, my husband, 00:11:38.190 --> 00:11:40.259 our family and the people 00:11:40.260 --> 00:11:41.534 in this administration are 00:11:42.120 --> 00:11:43.470 here fighting for you. 00:11:44.820 --> 00:11:46.620 No matter the amount of negative 00:11:46.680 --> 00:11:48.479 or false media headlines 00:11:48.540 --> 00:11:50.669 or attacks from the other side, 00:11:51.360 --> 00:11:53.190 Donald Trump has not 00:11:53.520 --> 00:11:55.619 and will not lose focus 00:11:55.620 --> 00:11:56.620 on you. 00:11:57.180 --> 00:11:58.440 He loves this country 00:11:59.130 --> 00:12:01.169 and he knows how to get things done. 00:12:02.340 --> 00:12:04.019 As you have learned over the past 00:12:04.020 --> 00:12:05.879 five years, he's not a 00:12:05.880 --> 00:12:07.230 traditional politician. 00:12:08.040 --> 00:12:09.630 He doesn't just speak words. 00:12:10.020 --> 00:12:11.969 He demands action and 00:12:11.970 --> 00:12:13.320 he gets results. 00:12:14.580 --> 00:12:16.349 The future of our country 00:12:16.710 --> 00:12:18.327 has always been very important to 00:12:18.450 --> 00:12:19.450 him. 00:12:19.590 --> 00:12:21.509 And it is something that I have 00:12:21.690 --> 00:12:22.919 always admired. 00:12:24.210 --> 00:12:26.130 In fact, it is to help 00:12:26.190 --> 00:12:27.659 ensure a better future 00:12:28.140 --> 00:12:29.610 for our next generation that I 00:12:29.970 --> 00:12:31.110 launched Be Best. 00:12:31.740 --> 00:12:33.659 My initiative to help 00:12:33.660 --> 00:12:35.490 children achieve their fullest 00:12:35.550 --> 00:12:36.550 potential 00:12:37.610 --> 00:12:39.570 be best. Has one simple goal 00:12:40.050 --> 00:12:42.330 teaching youth about the importance 00:12:42.480 --> 00:12:44.399 of their well-being, both 00:12:44.430 --> 00:12:46.230 mentally and physically. 00:12:47.220 --> 00:12:49.230 This also includes understanding 00:12:49.260 --> 00:12:51.659 online safety and the danger 00:12:52.380 --> 00:12:54.539 of opioid and drug abuse 00:12:55.750 --> 00:12:57.073 to be best. My office and I 00:12:57.690 --> 00:12:59.519 have been able to highlight people, 00:12:59.700 --> 00:13:01.710 programs and organizations 00:13:02.130 --> 00:13:03.989 that are doing extraordinary 00:13:03.990 --> 00:13:06.210 things in our country 00:13:06.390 --> 00:13:07.500 and around the world. 00:13:08.460 --> 00:13:10.679 I continue and I continue to believe 00:13:10.920 --> 00:13:12.480 that by shining a light 00:13:12.810 --> 00:13:14.669 on these positive examples, 00:13:15.290 --> 00:13:17.249 others across the country and 00:13:17.250 --> 00:13:19.619 globe will become inspired 00:13:19.860 --> 00:13:20.938 to do our part for our 00:13:21.870 --> 00:13:23.009 next generation. 00:13:24.240 --> 00:13:26.070 Helping children is not 00:13:26.100 --> 00:13:27.239 a political goal. 00:13:27.750 --> 00:13:29.940 It is our moral imperative. 00:13:31.470 --> 00:13:33.599 When I think back to a defining 00:13:33.600 --> 00:13:35.220 moment of be best, 00:13:35.610 --> 00:13:37.409 my mind goes to a trip 00:13:37.440 --> 00:13:38.639 I took to Africa 00:13:39.990 --> 00:13:41.729 on that vast and beautiful 00:13:41.730 --> 00:13:42.730 continent. 00:13:42.900 --> 00:13:45.059 I was able to visit the countries 00:13:45.150 --> 00:13:47.010 of Ghana, Malawi, 00:13:47.340 --> 00:13:48.779 Kenya and Egypt. 00:13:49.680 --> 00:13:51.960 One of those visits in particular 00:13:52.380 --> 00:13:54.209 had a profound impact 00:13:54.240 --> 00:13:55.240 on me. 00:13:56.010 --> 00:13:57.333 Ghana, on the coast of West 00:13:58.110 --> 00:13:59.384 Africa, was the first stop 00:14:00.210 --> 00:14:02.609 on my trip and I experienced 00:14:02.660 --> 00:14:04.710 firsthand it's warm people 00:14:05.220 --> 00:14:06.480 and their traditions. 00:14:07.500 --> 00:14:09.019 While there, I visited the Cape 00:14:09.480 --> 00:14:10.558 Coast Castle and learn 00:14:11.610 --> 00:14:13.169 more about the beginning 00:14:13.440 --> 00:14:14.763 of a cruel and often deadly 00:14:15.450 --> 00:14:17.220 journey in the era 00:14:17.370 --> 00:14:18.450 of the slave trade. 00:14:19.500 --> 00:14:21.019 I was horrified when I listened 00:14:21.540 --> 00:14:22.814 to the guide telling me so 00:14:23.370 --> 00:14:24.990 many inhumane stories 00:14:25.590 --> 00:14:27.389 and I gained new perspectives 00:14:28.740 --> 00:14:30.899 this time in our history. 00:14:31.800 --> 00:14:32.970 We must never forget 00:14:33.810 --> 00:14:35.231 so that we can ensure that it 00:14:35.640 --> 00:14:36.899 never happens again. 00:14:38.700 --> 00:14:41.039 Like all of you, I have reflected 00:14:41.310 --> 00:14:42.869 on the racial unrest 00:14:43.230 --> 00:14:44.250 in our country. 00:14:45.630 --> 00:14:47.280 It is a harsh reality 00:14:47.790 --> 00:14:49.260 that we are not proud of parts 00:14:49.890 --> 00:14:50.999 of our history. 00:14:52.320 --> 00:14:54.179 I encourage people to focus 00:14:54.180 --> 00:14:56.549 on our future while still learning 00:14:56.820 --> 00:14:57.989 from our past. 00:14:58.980 --> 00:15:01.139 We must remember that today 00:15:01.500 --> 00:15:03.510 we are all one community 00:15:03.930 --> 00:15:06.120 comprised of many races, 00:15:06.450 --> 00:15:08.639 religions and ethnicities. 00:15:09.390 --> 00:15:11.489 We are diverse and storied. 00:15:11.490 --> 00:15:13.320 History is what makes 00:15:13.380 --> 00:15:14.660 our country strong, 00:15:15.210 --> 00:15:17.219 and yet we still have so 00:15:17.220 --> 00:15:19.469 much to learn from one another. 00:15:20.760 --> 00:15:21.985 With that in mind, I like 00:15:22.740 --> 00:15:24.509 to call on the citizens of this 00:15:24.510 --> 00:15:26.700 country to take a moment, 00:15:27.180 --> 00:15:29.429 pause and look at things 00:15:29.430 --> 00:15:31.019 from all perspectives. 00:15:31.770 --> 00:15:33.840 I urge people to come together 00:15:34.380 --> 00:15:36.269 in a civil manner so we can 00:15:36.270 --> 00:15:38.249 work and live up to 00:15:38.250 --> 00:15:40.590 our standard American ideals. 00:15:42.090 --> 00:15:43.919 I also. Ask people to stop 00:15:43.950 --> 00:15:45.929 the violence and looting 00:15:46.500 --> 00:15:48.629 being done in the name of justice 00:15:49.350 --> 00:15:51.570 and never make assumptions based 00:15:51.600 --> 00:15:53.729 on the color of a person's skin. 00:15:55.530 --> 00:15:57.629 Instead of Dearing's things down, 00:15:57.720 --> 00:16:00.120 dering things down, let's reflect 00:16:00.330 --> 00:16:01.559 on our mistakes, 00:16:02.220 --> 00:16:04.470 be proud of our evolution 00:16:05.040 --> 00:16:06.809 and look to 00:16:06.930 --> 00:16:08.790 our way forward 00:16:10.130 --> 00:16:11.729 every day. Let us remember 00:16:11.970 --> 00:16:14.190 that we are one nation under God 00:16:14.670 --> 00:16:15.944 and we need to cherish one 00:16:16.590 --> 00:16:17.590 another. 00:16:19.200 --> 00:16:20.621 My husband and me station has 00:16:21.150 --> 00:16:23.220 work to try and effect change 00:16:23.250 --> 00:16:25.139 when it comes to issues around 00:16:25.140 --> 00:16:27.509 race and religion in this country. 00:16:28.770 --> 00:16:30.659 He's the first president 00:16:30.840 --> 00:16:32.399 to address a special 00:16:32.880 --> 00:16:34.679 session of the United 00:16:34.800 --> 00:16:36.449 Nations General Assembly 00:16:37.200 --> 00:16:39.029 to call upon countries across 00:16:39.030 --> 00:16:40.304 the world to end religious 00:16:40.950 --> 00:16:42.899 persecution and honor 00:16:42.930 --> 00:16:45.119 the right of every person 00:16:45.480 --> 00:16:47.489 to worship as they choose. 00:16:48.720 --> 00:16:51.000 He has made substantial investments 00:16:51.120 --> 00:16:53.549 in our historically black colleges 00:16:53.970 --> 00:16:55.080 and universities. 00:16:56.850 --> 00:16:59.070 This president also continues 00:16:59.310 --> 00:17:00.989 to fight for school choice, 00:17:01.530 --> 00:17:03.539 giving parents more options 00:17:03.630 --> 00:17:05.609 to help their children flourish. 00:17:06.869 --> 00:17:08.719 My husband knows how to make 00:17:08.770 --> 00:17:09.770 a change from the 00:17:10.650 --> 00:17:12.059 day that I met him. 00:17:12.510 --> 00:17:14.029 He has only wanted to make this 00:17:14.339 --> 00:17:16.259 country the best it can be 00:17:17.550 --> 00:17:18.550 for many years. 00:17:18.630 --> 00:17:20.489 I watched him grow concerned and 00:17:20.490 --> 00:17:22.359 frustrated, and I'm 00:17:22.380 --> 00:17:24.239 so proud to see the many 00:17:24.240 --> 00:17:26.219 things he has done in such 00:17:26.220 --> 00:17:27.220 a short time. 00:17:28.590 --> 00:17:30.509 America is in his heart. 00:17:31.410 --> 00:17:33.299 So while at times we only see the 00:17:33.300 --> 00:17:35.519 worst of people and politics. 00:17:35.580 --> 00:17:36.679 On the evening news, 00:17:37.410 --> 00:17:38.684 let's remember how we come 00:17:39.390 --> 00:17:40.860 together in the most difficult 00:17:41.520 --> 00:17:42.520 times. 00:17:43.980 --> 00:17:45.869 And while debate rages on 00:17:45.990 --> 00:17:47.670 about issues of race, 00:17:48.090 --> 00:17:50.220 let's focus on the strides 00:17:50.280 --> 00:17:52.049 we have made and work together 00:17:52.440 --> 00:17:54.539 for a better tomorrow for everyone. 00:17:55.830 --> 00:17:57.153 Our administration has also 00:17:57.660 --> 00:17:59.609 devoted historic resources 00:17:59.910 --> 00:18:02.280 and produced lifesaving results 00:18:02.490 --> 00:18:04.156 by raising awareness around opioid 00:18:04.740 --> 00:18:06.959 addiction and drug abuse, 00:18:07.260 --> 00:18:08.609 especially for children, 00:18:09.660 --> 00:18:11.459 when so often the headlines 00:18:11.550 --> 00:18:12.749 are filled with gossip. 00:18:13.350 --> 00:18:14.849 I want to take this moment to 00:18:14.850 --> 00:18:17.010 encourage the media to focus 00:18:17.040 --> 00:18:18.959 even more on the nation's 00:18:19.080 --> 00:18:20.279 drug crisis. 00:18:21.180 --> 00:18:22.180 This disease is one 00:18:23.190 --> 00:18:24.599 that affects everybody. 00:18:25.110 --> 00:18:27.209 It pays no attention to race, 00:18:27.540 --> 00:18:29.969 age or socioeconomic 00:18:29.970 --> 00:18:30.970 status. 00:18:31.800 --> 00:18:33.869 Addiction has touched every part 00:18:33.870 --> 00:18:35.940 of our society in some way. 00:18:36.720 --> 00:18:38.549 And now, more than ever, we have 00:18:38.550 --> 00:18:40.079 programs in medicine 00:18:40.380 --> 00:18:41.380 to combat it. 00:18:41.880 --> 00:18:43.440 We just need to talk about it 00:18:43.470 --> 00:18:44.470 openly. 00:18:44.580 --> 00:18:45.609 And you the media had 00:18:46.440 --> 00:18:47.469 the platforms to make 00:18:48.270 --> 00:18:49.270 that happen 00:18:50.970 --> 00:18:52.259 to the media industry. 00:18:52.290 --> 00:18:53.290 And as a country, I 00:18:54.180 --> 00:18:56.309 ask that we all commit to helping 00:18:56.310 --> 00:18:58.499 in our fight against drug addiction 00:18:58.620 --> 00:19:00.509 by talking about it even more, 00:19:01.740 --> 00:19:03.769 especially as we battled the common 00:19:03.820 --> 00:19:05.010 cold eat pandemic. 00:19:05.370 --> 00:19:07.230 We need to remember that 00:19:07.240 --> 00:19:08.318 Seward suicides are on 00:19:09.150 --> 00:19:10.920 the rise as people 00:19:11.220 --> 00:19:13.499 who are struggling with loneliness 00:19:13.590 --> 00:19:14.717 and addiction feel they 00:19:15.450 --> 00:19:16.949 have nowhere to turn. 00:19:17.970 --> 00:19:19.770 Parents, please talk to 00:19:19.800 --> 00:19:21.630 children, teachers 00:19:21.870 --> 00:19:22.870 and caregivers. 00:19:23.190 --> 00:19:25.440 Pay attention to signs of addiction. 00:19:26.130 --> 00:19:28.710 Lawmakers pass legislation 00:19:28.890 --> 00:19:30.311 that allows those who ask for 00:19:30.720 --> 00:19:32.609 help to do so safely 00:19:33.030 --> 00:19:35.670 and without fear and to provide 00:19:35.880 --> 00:19:38.249 resources for organizations 00:19:38.520 --> 00:19:40.410 that help people impacted 00:19:40.440 --> 00:19:41.440 by addiction. 00:19:42.600 --> 00:19:44.266 When the stigma is removed, people 00:19:44.790 --> 00:19:46.559 will no longer be ashamed 00:19:47.070 --> 00:19:48.119 to ask for help 00:19:49.020 --> 00:19:50.940 and lead lives will be saved. 00:19:52.350 --> 00:19:53.820 And if you are struggling with 00:19:54.180 --> 00:19:56.130 addiction, there is no shame 00:19:56.820 --> 00:19:57.820 in your illness. 00:19:58.410 --> 00:19:59.430 Please seek help. 00:19:59.820 --> 00:20:00.820 You are worth it. 00:20:02.850 --> 00:20:05.010 In my next four years as First Lady, 00:20:05.280 --> 00:20:06.719 I will continue to build upon bond, 00:20:06.720 --> 00:20:08.288 be best and work with individual 00:20:08.820 --> 00:20:11.309 states to pass legislation 00:20:11.670 --> 00:20:13.859 to take care of our most vulnerable. 00:20:14.790 --> 00:20:16.559 I plan to continue the work. 00:20:16.620 --> 00:20:18.139 I have started with children in 00:20:18.390 --> 00:20:20.249 foster care as well 00:20:20.280 --> 00:20:22.109 as the minority communities 00:20:22.500 --> 00:20:24.119 and tribal nations. 00:20:25.200 --> 00:20:26.915 I want to ensure children are being 00:20:26.940 --> 00:20:28.949 protected and communities have 00:20:28.950 --> 00:20:30.420 the resources needed 00:20:30.780 --> 00:20:32.369 to combat drug addiction 00:20:32.850 --> 00:20:35.039 and child neglect or abuse. 00:20:35.990 --> 00:20:37.499 Like my husband and the 00:20:37.500 --> 00:20:39.779 administration, I will continue 00:20:39.780 --> 00:20:41.103 to encourage education that 00:20:41.670 --> 00:20:42.670 supports. 00:20:42.720 --> 00:20:44.699 A child's individual needs. 00:20:45.660 --> 00:20:47.489 It is vital that children are 00:20:47.490 --> 00:20:49.289 given the building blocks to 00:20:49.290 --> 00:20:50.290 succeed. 00:20:51.360 --> 00:20:53.099 I also look forward to continue my 00:20:53.100 --> 00:20:55.109 work to restore the people's house, 00:20:55.710 --> 00:20:57.809 which is a lasting symbol 00:20:58.050 --> 00:20:59.759 of pride for our nation. 00:21:00.630 --> 00:21:02.369 I believe this iconic home 00:21:02.580 --> 00:21:04.890 needs to be cared for and preserved 00:21:05.430 --> 00:21:07.289 so it can be enjoyed by the people 00:21:07.860 --> 00:21:08.860 of this country. 00:21:09.120 --> 00:21:11.279 And visitor from around the world 00:21:11.700 --> 00:21:12.700 for years to come. 00:21:13.920 --> 00:21:15.449 I'm passionate about this beautiful 00:21:15.450 --> 00:21:17.130 house, the grounds 00:21:17.370 --> 00:21:18.930 and all they represent. 00:21:21.120 --> 00:21:23.099 And now I have a special message 00:21:23.130 --> 00:21:24.899 for the mothers of this country. 00:21:26.040 --> 00:21:27.363 This modern world is moving 00:21:27.900 --> 00:21:30.209 so fast and our children 00:21:30.210 --> 00:21:32.280 face challenges that seem 00:21:32.340 --> 00:21:34.259 to change every few months. 00:21:35.160 --> 00:21:36.385 Just like me, I know many 00:21:37.260 --> 00:21:38.485 of you watch how mean and 00:21:38.970 --> 00:21:40.391 manipulative social media can 00:21:40.950 --> 00:21:41.950 be. 00:21:41.970 --> 00:21:43.244 And just like me, I'm sure 00:21:43.950 --> 00:21:45.273 many of you are looking for 00:21:45.780 --> 00:21:46.780 answers. 00:21:46.920 --> 00:21:49.170 How do they talk to your children 00:21:49.320 --> 00:21:51.599 about the downside of technology 00:21:52.140 --> 00:21:53.806 and their relationships with their 00:21:53.970 --> 00:21:55.979 peers like every 00:21:55.980 --> 00:21:57.359 parent in this country? 00:21:57.900 --> 00:22:00.150 I feel there are so many lessons 00:22:00.270 --> 00:22:01.270 to teach our son and 00:22:02.160 --> 00:22:03.581 their responsibilities as his 00:22:03.780 --> 00:22:05.430 mother, but they're 00:22:05.610 --> 00:22:07.499 just not enough hours 00:22:07.560 --> 00:22:08.920 in the day to do it all. 00:22:10.200 --> 00:22:12.179 I remind myself that I'm more 00:22:12.180 --> 00:22:13.670 fortunate than most 00:22:14.250 --> 00:22:16.079 and still have days that I look 00:22:16.080 --> 00:22:17.880 for wisdom and strength 00:22:18.230 --> 00:22:19.455 to do the very best I can 00:22:20.190 --> 00:22:21.190 for him. 00:22:22.380 --> 00:22:24.450 To mothers and parents everywhere, 00:22:24.830 --> 00:22:26.019 you are warriors 00:22:27.420 --> 00:22:28.420 in my husband. 00:22:28.560 --> 00:22:30.177 You have a president who will not 00:22:30.570 --> 00:22:32.040 stop fighting for you and your 00:22:32.400 --> 00:22:33.400 families. 00:22:33.990 --> 00:22:36.029 I see how hard he works each day 00:22:36.030 --> 00:22:37.030 and night. 00:22:37.080 --> 00:22:38.999 And despite the unprecedented 00:22:39.000 --> 00:22:40.274 attacks from the media and 00:22:40.410 --> 00:22:42.329 opposition, he will not give 00:22:42.330 --> 00:22:43.319 up. 00:22:43.320 --> 00:22:45.329 In fact, if you tell him 00:22:45.330 --> 00:22:46.380 he cannot be done, 00:22:47.280 --> 00:22:48.990 he just works harder. 00:22:51.000 --> 00:22:52.000 Donna. 00:22:56.980 --> 00:22:59.019 Donna is a husband who supports 00:22:59.020 --> 00:23:00.309 me in all that I do. 00:23:00.910 --> 00:23:02.519 He has built that chemistry station 00:23:02.530 --> 00:23:04.359 with an unprecedented number of 00:23:04.360 --> 00:23:06.400 women in leadership roles 00:23:06.850 --> 00:23:08.890 and has fostered an environment 00:23:09.250 --> 00:23:11.229 where the American people are always 00:23:11.230 --> 00:23:12.230 the priority. 00:23:12.850 --> 00:23:14.222 He welcomes different points 00:23:14.710 --> 00:23:16.839 of view and encouraged thinking 00:23:17.320 --> 00:23:18.700 outside of the box. 00:23:19.720 --> 00:23:21.337 I know I speak for my husband and 00:23:21.450 --> 00:23:23.289 the family when I say we 00:23:23.290 --> 00:23:24.711 are so grateful that you have 00:23:25.060 --> 00:23:27.069 trusted him to be our president 00:23:27.700 --> 00:23:29.529 and we will be honored to serve 00:23:29.530 --> 00:23:31.539 this incredible country for four 00:23:31.540 --> 00:23:32.540 more years. 00:23:41.420 --> 00:23:43.319 As you have heard this evening, I 00:23:43.320 --> 00:23:45.359 don't want to use this precious time 00:23:45.660 --> 00:23:46.980 attacking the other side 00:23:47.700 --> 00:23:49.380 because as we saw last week, 00:23:49.740 --> 00:23:51.959 that kind of talk only serves 00:23:51.960 --> 00:23:53.940 to divide the country further. 00:23:55.550 --> 00:23:57.509 I am here because we need my husband 00:23:57.510 --> 00:23:59.729 to be our president and commander 00:23:59.730 --> 00:24:01.619 in chief for four more 00:24:01.620 --> 00:24:02.620 years. 00:24:03.310 --> 00:24:05.519 He is what is best 00:24:05.520 --> 00:24:06.539 for our country. 00:24:07.560 --> 00:24:09.329 We all know Donald Trump makes 00:24:09.420 --> 00:24:10.420 no secrets about how 00:24:11.310 --> 00:24:12.930 he feels about things. 00:24:14.460 --> 00:24:16.500 Total honesty is what we 00:24:16.590 --> 00:24:17.962 as citizens deserve from our 00:24:18.480 --> 00:24:20.339 president, whether 00:24:20.340 --> 00:24:21.420 you like it or not. 00:24:21.870 --> 00:24:23.880 You always know what he's thinking. 00:24:25.470 --> 00:24:27.239 And that is because he's 00:24:27.300 --> 00:24:29.170 an authentic person who 00:24:29.190 --> 00:24:30.960 loves this country and its people 00:24:31.500 --> 00:24:32.921 and wants to continue to make 00:24:33.390 --> 00:24:34.390 it better. 00:24:35.310 --> 00:24:36.878 Donath wants to keep your family 00:24:37.050 --> 00:24:38.050 safe. 00:24:38.250 --> 00:24:39.279 He wants to help your 00:24:40.140 --> 00:24:41.339 family succeed. 00:24:42.180 --> 00:24:44.039 He wants nothing more than 00:24:44.040 --> 00:24:45.819 for this country to prosper. 00:24:46.290 --> 00:24:47.907 And he doesn't waste time playing 00:24:48.150 --> 00:24:49.150 politics. 00:24:51.240 --> 00:24:53.249 Almost four years ago, we went 00:24:53.250 --> 00:24:54.916 into Election Day completely under 00:24:55.230 --> 00:24:57.269 estimate. It despite 00:24:57.300 --> 00:24:59.130 what is being said again this year. 00:24:59.640 --> 00:25:01.109 I know just as you do 00:25:01.530 --> 00:25:03.690 that Americans will go to the polls 00:25:04.020 --> 00:25:06.030 and will on the behalf 00:25:06.120 --> 00:25:07.198 of their families, our 00:25:08.010 --> 00:25:09.039 economy, our national 00:25:10.080 --> 00:25:12.479 security and our children's 00:25:12.480 --> 00:25:13.480 future. 00:25:14.040 --> 00:25:15.809 To vote for those ideals 00:25:16.110 --> 00:25:17.609 is not a partizan vote. 00:25:18.210 --> 00:25:19.799 It is a common sense vote 00:25:20.400 --> 00:25:22.140 because those 00:25:22.290 --> 00:25:24.119 are goals and hopes that 00:25:24.120 --> 00:25:25.140 we all believe in. 00:25:26.700 --> 00:25:28.415 I believe that we need my husband's 00:25:28.770 --> 00:25:30.510 leadership now more than ever 00:25:30.990 --> 00:25:32.670 in order to bring us back 00:25:32.820 --> 00:25:35.069 once again to the greatest economy 00:25:35.670 --> 00:25:37.709 and the strongest country ever 00:25:37.710 --> 00:25:38.710 known. 00:25:39.390 --> 00:25:41.790 God bless you all your families 00:25:42.270 --> 00:25:44.099 and God bless the United States of 00:25:44.100 --> 00:25:44.670 America.