Trump at Christmas Tree Lighting: ‘We Ask for God’s Blessing for Our Families, for Our Nation’

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TRUMP: “I thanks our law enforcement officers who protect our treats and secure our homeland. I thank America's teachers, pastors and all those religious and those people that have taught us so much, for their leadership in our communities and our society, and especially tonight I thank America's families. At Christmas we are reminded, more than ever, that the family is the bedrock of American life. And so this Christmas, we ask for god's blessings for our family, for our nation, and we pray that our country will be a place where every child knows a home filled with love. A community rich with hope, and a nation blessed with faith. On behalf of Melania, myself, Barron, all of my children, all of my grandchildren, they're here with us tonight, I want to thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America. Thank you very much. Merry Christmas, everyone. Merry Christmas. Happy new year. Thank you.” (Cheers and applause)