July 19 2024
President Donald Trump delivered a powerful speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday, where he formally accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
Eric Trump said: "He stood tall, fueled not by personal ambition, but by a profound love for this country and a love for all of you -- the American people. That man is the 45th President and soon to be 47th President of the United States."
Journalist Tucker Carlson: "I think it was divine intervention. But the effect it had on Donald Trump, he was no longer just a political party's nominee, or a former president, or a future president. This was the leader of a nation."
UFC President Dana White: "I'm in the tough guy business and this man is the toughest, most resilient human being that I have ever met in my life. The higher the stakes, the harder he fights -- and this guy never ever gives up!"
Highlights from President Trump's speech:
President Trump: “Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory...I am running to be president for ALL of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America.”
President Trump: “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful..."
President Trump: "In an age where our politics too often divide us, now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens. We are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
President Trump: "I'm here tonight to lay out a vision for the whole nation. To every citizen...I extend to you a hand of loyalty and of friendship. Together, we will lead America to new heights of greatness like the world has never seen before."
President Trump: "I am thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side: the next Vice President of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance, and his incredible wife, Usha."
President Trump: "So tonight, I make this pledge to the great people of America: I will end the devastating inflation crisis immediately, bring down interest rates and lower the cost of energy."
President Trump: "Whether you've supported me in the past or not, I hope you will support me in the future because I will bring back the American dream...With great humility, I am asking you to be excited about the future of our country."
President Trump: "A very special thank you to the extraordinary people of Milwaukee and the great state of Wisconsin...And by the way, Wisconsin, we are spending over $200 million dollars here, creating jobs and other economic development all over the place—I hope you will remember this in November!"
President Trump: "The greatest invasion in history is taking place right here in our country. They are coming in from every corner of the earth...and this administration does absolutely nothing to stop them."
President Trump: "Just a few short years ago under my presidency, we had the most secure border and best economy in the history of our country."
President Trump: "I'm going to protect Social Security and Medicare. Democrats are going to destroy Social Security and Medicare because all of these people -- by the millions they're coming in...they are destroying your Social Security and your Medicare."
President Trump: "Tonight America, this is my vow: I will not let these killers and criminals into our country. I will keep our sons and daughters safe."
President Trump: "For too long, our nation has settled for too little...You have been told to lower your expectations and to accept less for your families. I am here with the opposite message. Your expectations are not big enough."
President Trump: "Just like our ancestors, we must now come together, rise above past differences...and go forward, united as one people -- one nation -- pledging allegiance to one great, beautiful American flag."