President Trump [Governors Dinner]: Over the past year we have already achieved a historic turnaround for our country. With unprecedented speed, we solved intractable problems; we really have done something. It's been an incredible first year. For all of us. We've transformed stagnation into growth, weakness into strength, and chaos into order, liberty, and justice.

President Trump: There's no coincidence that seventeen governors have gone on to become the president of the United States. I'm not surprised by that at all. Whether it's reforming education, defending public safety, bringing back manufacturing from overseas, or responding to natural disasters, I view each of you as essential partners in our mission to Make America Great Again, and just in time for America 250.

Secretary Hegseth [Governors Dinner]: Dear Heavenly Father, King Jesus, we come humbly before your throne. Praising you for all the providence you've bestowed on this nation. For over two hundred and fifty years, from George Washington to President Trump, we've dedicated this nation to One Nation Under God, and certainly, In God We Trust. And as we think two hundred and fifty years ago to George Washington, on bended knee in Valley Forge, appealing to Heaven on behalf of his troops in this young nation, we've appealed to you from the beginning, and may we continue to appeal to you. And tonight, we pray for our president, President Trump. Give him safety, give him wisdom. Lord, we pray for our vice president, our first lady, or second lady, the cabinet members here, all the governors assembled here as well, our civil magistrates, Lord God. I ask that you give them the wisdom to see what is right, and the courage to do it. Wisdom defined as fear of the Lord. Fear of the Lord being the source of all knowledge and wisdom. Lord God, your eternal truths, may they rule. So this evening, also, I would be remiss if I did not pray for our great troops. Our men and women all around the globe, defending our great nation as they have for two hundred and fifty years. Lord God, watch over them, and protect them. It is your Holy Name, the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, that we pray, and we bless this food to.