My Fellow Americans…
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"Thank you very much. My fellow Americans , my first and highest duty as President, is to defend our great country and the American people. I swore an oath, to uphold the, laws of our nation and that is exactly what I will do. All Americans, were rightly sickened and revolted, by the brutal death, of George Floyd. My administration, is fully committed that for George and his family, justice will be served, he will not have died in vain. But we cannot allow the righteous cries and peaceful protesters, to be drown-out, by an angry mob. The biggest victim of the rioting, are peace loving citizens in our poorest communities and as their President, I will fight to keep them safe. I will fight to protect you. I am your President of law and order, and I am an ally of all peaceful protesters. But in recent days, our nation has been gripped, by professional anarchists, violent mobs, arsonists, looters, criminals, rioters, Antifa, and others. A number of state and local governments have failed to take necessary action, to safeguard their residents. Innocent people have been savagely beaten. Like the young man in Dallas Texas. Who was left dying on the street. Or the woman, in upstate New York, viciously attacked by dangerous thugs. Small business owners, have seen their dreams utterly destroyed. New York's finest has been hit in the face with bricks. Brave nurses, who've battled the virus are afraid to leave their homes. A police precinct, has been over-run. Here in the nation's Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial, have been vandalized. One of our most historic churches, was set ablaze. A federal officer in California, an African American enforcement hero, was shot and killed.
These are not acts of peaceful protests. These are acts of domestic terror. The destruction of innocent life and the spilling of innocent blood is an offense to humanity and a crime against God. America needs creation not destruction, cooperation, not contempt. Security not anarchy. Healing not hatred. Justice not chaos. This is our mission and we will succeed, 100% we will succeed. Our country always wins. That is why I am taking immediate Presidential action, to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America. I am mobilizing all available federal resources, civilian and military. To stop the rioting and looting. To end the destruction and arson, and to protect the rights of law abiding Americans including, your 2nd Amendment Rights!
Therefore, the following measures are going into effect immediately! First we are ending the riots and lawlessness, that has spread throughout our country. We will end it now. Today, I have strongly recommended to every Governor, to deploy the National Guard, in sufficient numbers that we DOMINATE the streets. Mayors and Governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence, until the violence has been quelled. If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States Military and quickly solve the problem for them. I am also taking swift and decisive action, to protect our great Capitol, Washington D.C.. What happened in this city last night, was a total disgrace. As we speak, I am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel, and law enforcement officers, to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults, and the wanton destruction of property.
We're putting everybody on warning, our 7:00 curfew and will be strictly enforced. Those who threaten innocent life and property, will be detained, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I want the organizers of this terror, to be on notice that you will face severe criminal penalties, and lengthy sentences in jail. This includes Antifa and others, who are leading instigators of this violence. One law and order, and that is what it is… we have ONE law, we have one beautiful law. And once that is restored, and fully restored, we will help you, we will help your business, and we will help your family. America is founded upon the rule of law. It is the foundation of our prosperity, our freedom, and our very way of life. But where there is no law, there is no opportunity. Where there is no justice, there is no liberty. Where these is no safety, there is no future. We must never give in to anger or hatred, if malice or violence reigns, then none of us is free. I take these actions today, with firm resolve, and with a true and passionate love for our country. By far, our greatest days lie ahead. Thank you very much and now I'm going to pay my respects to a very, very special, place. Thank you very much."
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