Trump: ‘Our Hearts Are Praying for the Day When All Koreans Can Live in Freedom’
RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
TRUMP: "A sky top view of this peninsula shows a nation of dazzling light in the south and a massive impenetrable darkness in the north. We seek a future of light, prosperity and peace. But we are only prepared to discuss this brighter path for North Korea if its leader cease their threats and dismantle their nuclear program. The regime of North Korea is only right about one thing, the Korean people do have a glorious destiny. But they could not be more wrong about what that destiny looks like. The destiny of the Korean people is not to suffer in the bondage of oppression but to thrive in the glory of freedom.
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TRUMP: "What south Koreans have achieved on this peninsula is more than a victory for your nation. It is a victory for every nation that believes in the human spirit. And it is our hope that someday soon all of your brothers and sisters in the north will be able to enjoy the fullest of life intended by god. Your republic shows us all of what is possible in just a few decades with only the hard work, courage and talents of your people you turned this war torn land into a nation blessed with wealth, rich in culture and deep in spirit. You built a home where all families can flourish and where all children can shine and be happy. This Korea stands strong and tall among the great community of independent, confident and peace-loving nations.
"We are nations that respect our citizens, cherish or liberty, and control our own destiny. We affirm the dignity of every person and embrace the full potential of every soul. And we are always prepared to defend the vital interests of our people against the cruel ambition of tyrants. Together we dream of a Korea that is free, a peninsula that is safe and families that are reunited once again. We dream of highways connected north and south, of cousins embracing cousins and this nuclear nightmare replaced with the beautiful promise of peace. Until that day comes, we stand strong and alert. Our eyes are fixed to the north and our hearts praying for the day when all Koreans can live in freedom. Thank you, God bless you, god bless the Korean people. Thank you very much."
