President Donald Trump Press Conference with
Palestinian President Abbas
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Posted May 23, 2017
Donald Trump's Remarks in Bethlehem
Alongside Palestinian President Abbas
Donald Trump's speech condemned the "evil
losers" behind the Manchester terror attack
on Tuesday alongside Palestinian President
Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem.
As President of the United States, on behalf
of the People of the United States, I would
like to begin by offering my prayers to the
people of Manchester in The United Kingdom.
I extend my deepest condolences to those so
terribly injured in this terrorist attack,
and to the many killed and the families of
the victims. We stand in absolute solidarity
with the people of the United Kingdom.
So many young, beautiful innocent people -
living and enjoying their lives - murdered
by evil losers in life. I won't call them
monsters because they would like that term.
I will call them losers from now on -
because that is what they are - losers.
This is what I've spent these last few days
talking about during my trip oversees - our
society can have no tolerance for this
continuation of bloodshed, we cannot stand a
moment longer for the slaughter of innocent
citizens.
The terrorists and extremists, and those who
give them aid and comfort, must be driven
out from our society forever. This wicked
ideology must be obliterated, and innocent
life must be protected. All civilized
nations must join together to protect human
life and the sacred right of our citizens to
live in safety and peace.
I want to offer my deep appreciation to the
Palestinians and President Abbas for hosting
me today. It is an honor to join you in
Bethlehem - a city that is precious to
people around the world.
As I discussed with President Abbas in
Washington earlier this month, I am
committed to trying to achieve a peace
agreement between the Israelis and
Palestinians and I intend to do everything I
can to help them achieve that goal.
President Abbas assures me he is ready to
work toward this goal in good faith. And
Prime Minister Netanyahu has promised the
same.
I look forward to working with these leaders
toward lasting peace.
I also look forward to working with
President Abbas on other important matters,
such as unlocking the potential of the
Palestinian economy and building on our very
positive counter-terrorism efforts.
Several days ago in Saudi Arabia, I met with
the leaders of Muslim and Arab nations
across the region. I called on them to join
in a partnership to drive terrorism from
their midst once and for all. It was a
deeply productive meeting, and many leaders
agreed to cooperate with us on this vital
goal.
I was gratified that President Abbas joined
the summit and committed to taking firm but
necessary steps to fight terrorism and
confront its hateful ideology.
Peace can never take root in an environment
where violence is tolerated, funded or
rewarded. We must be resolute in condemning
such acts in a single, unified voice.
Peace is a choice we must make each day -
and the United States is here to help make
that dream possible for young Jewish,
Christian and Muslim children across the
region. In so doing, we will all enjoy a
safer and brighter future.
In this spirit of hope, we come to
Bethlehem, asking God for a more peaceful,
safe and more tolerant world for all.
I am truly hopeful that America can help
Israelis and Palestinians forge peace, and
bring new hope to the region and its people.
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