theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Day One – President Trump State Visit to India – Full Schedule and “Namaste Trump Rally” Livestreams

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in India shortly before noon local time ( 1:10am ET ) .
On arrival at the Ahmedabad airport , the first couple will head straight to Sabarmati Ashram .
The Trumps will reach the venue of the “ Namaste Trump Rally ” at the newly built Motera cricket stadium after being serenaded along the route by artists and floats , depicting India ’ s diversity .
President Trump will deliver a speech at the Namaste Trump welcome rally 1:15pm local / 2:45am ET .
The US President will then leave for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local ( 6:30am ET ) to take in the view of the Taj Mahal silhouetted against a setting sun .
Cars are not allowed to be drive down to the Taj , alternative arrangements for Trump remain to be seen .
While Prime Minister Modi will accompany Trump to his two venues in Ahmedabad , he will not be around at the Taj .
[ Livestream Links With Schedule Below ] SCHEDULE and More Below ♦ 1:10am ET / 11:40am Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY Arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1:30am ET / 12:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to Gandhi Ashram , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 1:40am ET / 12:10pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY visit Gandhi Ashram , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 2:00am ET / 12:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY depart Gandhi Ashram en route to Motera Stadium , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 2:20am ET / 12:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Motera Stadium , Ahmedabad , India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Namaste Trump Rally , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 4:00am ET / 2:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Motera Stadium en route to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 4:20am ET / 2:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport , Ahmedabad , India ♦ 4:30am ET / 3:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to Agra , India , Ahmedabad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Agra Air Base , Agra , India ♦ 5:55am ET / 4:25pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Agra Air Base en route to the Taj Mahal , Agra , India ♦ 6:20am ET / 4:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the Taj Mahal , Agra , India ♦ 6:30am ET / 5:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY tour the Taj Mahal , Agra , India ♦ 7:50am ET / 6:20pm Local – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Taj Mahal en route to Agra Air Base , Agra , India ♦ 7:15am ET / 6:45pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at Agra Air Base , Agra , India ♦ 7:25am ET / 6:55pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY depart Agra , India , en route to New Delhi , India , Agra , India ♦ 9:10am ET / 7:40pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at Palam Air Force Base , Agra , India ♦ 9:20am ET / 7:50pm Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depart Palam Air Force Base en route to the RON Location , the Grand Presidential Suite of the ITC Maurya , New Delhi , India ♦ 9:30am ET / 8:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at the RON Location , the Grand Presidential Suite of the ITC Maurya , New Delhi , India

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in India shortly before noon local time (1:10am ET). On arrival at the Ahmedabad airport, the first couple will head straight to Sabarmati Ashram. The Trumps will reach the venue of the “Namaste Trump Rally” at the newly built Motera cricket stadium after being serenaded along the route by artists and floats, depicting India’s diversity. President Trump will deliver a speech at the Namaste Trump welcome rally 1:15pm local / 2:45am ET.
The US President will then leave for Agra, arriving at just before 5:00pm local (6:30am ET) to take in the view of the Taj Mahal silhouetted against a setting sun. Cars are not allowed to be drive down to the Taj, alternative arrangements for Trump remain to be seen. While Prime Minister Modi will accompany Trump to his two venues in Ahmedabad, he will not be around at the Taj. [Livestream Links With Schedule Below]
~ Day One Concludes ~
♦ 1:10am ET / 11:40am Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY Arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmadabad, India♦ 1:30am ET / 12:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad, India♦ 1:40am ET / 12:10pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY visit Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad, India♦ 2:00am ET / 12:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY depart Gandhi Ashram en route to Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, India♦ 2:20am ET / 12:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, India♦ 2:45am ET / 1:15pm Local – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Namaste Trump Rally, Ahmedabad, India♦ 4:00am ET / 2:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Motera Stadium en route to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, India♦ 4:20am ET / 2:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, India♦ 4:30am ET / 3:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to Agra, India, Ahmedabad, India♦ 5:45am ET / 4:15pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Agra Air Base, Agra, India♦ 5:55am ET / 4:25pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Agra Air Base en route to the Taj Mahal, Agra, India♦ 6:20am ET / 4:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India♦ 6:30am ET / 5:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY tour the Taj Mahal, Agra, India♦ 7:50am ET / 6:20pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart the Taj Mahal en route to Agra Air Base, Agra, India♦ 7:15am ET / 6:45pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at Agra Air Base, Agra, India♦ 7:25am ET / 6:55pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY depart Agra, India, en route to New Delhi, India, Agra, India♦ 9:10am ET / 7:40pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at Palam Air Force Base, Agra, India♦ 9:20am ET / 7:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY depart Palam Air Force Base en route to the RON Location, the Grand Presidential Suite of the ITC Maurya, New Delhi, India♦ 9:30am ET / 8:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and the FIRST LADY arrive at the RON Location, the Grand Presidential Suite of the ITC Maurya, New Delhi, India


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--February 24th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1131

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theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Monday February 24th – Open Thread

Monday February 24th – Open Thread

Our Father , who art in heaven , hallowed be thy Name .
Thy kingdom come .
THY WILL BE @ @ @ @ @ it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread .
And forgive @ @ @ @ @ we forgive those who trespass against us .
And lead us not into temptation , @ @ @ @ @ .
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory , forever and @ @ @ @

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Modi and Trump Livestream…

Modi and Trump Livestream…

More will be upcoming soon , including schedule details and links to broadcast events ; but with the excitement in @ @ @ @ @ a quick 24hr livestream as President Trump arrives and India celebrates .
It ’ s @ @ @ @

More will be upcoming soon, including schedule details and links to broadcast events; but with the excitement in India building here’s a quick 24hr livestream as President Trump arrives and India celebrates. It’s all HUGE!!


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Peter Navarro Discusses The U.S. Supply Chain Amid Chinese Coronavirus Effects…

White House Trade and Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro has an interview with Maria Bartiromo to discuss potential U.S. supply chain @ @ @ @ @ reorient our medical equipment manufacturing back to North America .
As Navarro highlights the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ American medical manufacturing company and commandeered all of their products .
An important discussion .
@ @ @ @ @ ongoing administration effort to combat incoming fake products from China still estimated to be over @ @ @ @ @ .

White House Trade and Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro has an interview with Maria Bartiromo to discuss potential U.S. supply chain issues and the need to reorient our medical equipment manufacturing back to North America. As Navarro highlights the Chinese communist govt recently nationalized an American medical manufacturing company and commandeered all of their products. An important discussion.
Additionally, Navarro discusses the ongoing administration effort to combat incoming fake products from China still estimated to be over ten percent of all imports.


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Bernie Sanders: Fidel Castro Wasn’t So Bad…

Well , Bernie can write-off Florida ; literally , write it off .
This is such a mega-mistake , it ’ s impossible to overestimate .
Bernie Sanders doesn ’ t even need to bother campaigning in Florida… and I ’ ll be surprised if he doesn ’ t lose the Democrat primary to Bloomberg… that ’ s how big an effen ’ deal this is .
The Latino , Cuba , Argentina and Venezuelan community in/around Miami-Dade is the central voting block for democrats ; proud and loud .
However , there is one issue , one central issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The murderous bloodthirsty Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is hated with the blazing sun of a thousand supernovas… .
This is a non-optional outlook .
Get on the wrong side of that position and there is NO recovery .
He ’ s done .
Bernie Sanders looking for the not-so-bad side of Fidel Castro , or the current Castro regime , is a non-starter for Miami-Dade Latinos .
Period .
There is no national electoral issue equivalent for this position .
It is intensely personal , and you can ’ t throw a rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim account from Castro ’ s brutality .
he ’ s not only going to lose florida by double digits but he could lose miami-dade county outright too there is nothing that cuban-americans hate more than castro

Well, Bernie can write-off Florida; literally, write it off. This is such a mega-mistake, it’s impossible to overestimate. Bernie Sanders doesn’t even need to bother campaigning in Florida… and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t lose the Democrat primary to Bloomberg… that’s how big an effen’ deal this is.
The Latino, Cuba, Argentina and Venezuelan community in/around Miami-Dade is the central voting block for democrats; proud and loud. However, there is one issue, one central issue so encompassing they will walk away. The murderous bloodthirsty Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is hated with the blazing sun of a thousand supernovas…. This is a non-optional outlook. Get on the wrong side of that position and there is NO recovery.
I'm hoping that in the future, Senator Sanders will take time to speak to some of my constituents before he decides to sing the praises of a murderous tyrant like Fidel Castro. https://t.co/Iwvmay9LOH pic.twitter.com/KT9sQ0pfkh — Donna E. Shalala (@DonnaShalala) February 24, 2020
He’s done. Bernie Sanders looking for the not-so-bad side of Fidel Castro, or the current Castro regime, is a non-starter for Miami-Dade Latinos. Period. There is no national electoral issue equivalent for this position. It is intensely personal, and you can’t throw a rock without finding a family with a first-hand victim account from Castro’s brutality.https://twitter.com/helloitsthao/status/1231738448136069121


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--John Ratcliffe Discusses Manufactured ODNI Intel Briefing on Russia and Upcoming FISA Reauthorizatio

John Ratcliffe Discusses Manufactured ODNI Intel Briefing on Russia and Upcoming FISA Reauthorization…

Representative John Ratcliffe appears with Maria Bartiromo to answer questions about the fraudulent information within an intelligence briefing last week @ @ @ @ @ a false narrative .
Ratcliffe points fingers toward Adam Schiff for manufacturing the false media @ @ @ @ @ on the American people .
Additionally Mr. Ratcliffe notes the upcoming reauthorization of FISA authority @ @ @ @ @ cloud of abuse by government officials and a host of deep state resistance interests who @ @ @ @ @ abuse within the FISA system .
In December of 2019 congress buried the short-term extension @ @ @ @ @ business records provision ” , the “ roving wiretap ” provision , the “ lone @ @ @ @ @ the more controversial bulk metadata provisions [ Call Detail Records ( CDR ) ] , @ @ @ @ @ Act .
As a result of the FISA CR inclusion the terminal deadline was pushed @ @ @ @ @ .
[ Backstory ]

Representative John Ratcliffe appears with Maria Bartiromo to answer questions about the fraudulent information within an intelligence briefing last week and the House democrats weaponizing a false narrative. Ratcliffe points fingers toward Adam Schiff for manufacturing the false media assertions & perpetuating a hoax on the American people.
Additionally Mr. Ratcliffe notes the upcoming reauthorization of FISA authority is taking place under a cloud of abuse by government officials and a host of deep state resistance interests who do not want to admit abuse within the FISA system.
In December of 2019 congress buried the short-term extension to reauthorize the FISA “business records provision”, the “roving wiretap” provision, the “lone wolf” provision, and the more controversial bulk metadata provisions [Call Detail Records (CDR)], all parts of the Patriot Act. As a result of the FISA CR inclusion the terminal deadline was pushed to


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Why is The New York Times Outing Lower Level FBI Spygate Operatives? Case Agent 1: Stephen M. Somma…

A previously incurious New York Times is now exposing members of the FBI crew who participated in fraud upon the FISA Court .
Are the corrupt former top-tier FBI officials starting to position lower-level FBI participants as scapegoats ?
Inside an insufferable article , engineered to defend the need for the DOJ and FBI to continue using FISA intelligence gathering information against U.S. persons , the New York times outlines Stephen M Somma as Case Agent 1 , the handler for FBI confidential human source Stefan Halper .
( NYT ) [ … ] The Page report criticized an F.B.I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of half a dozen personal failings that included not passing on the information from the C.I.A.
, singling the agent out as “ primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions.
” “ Case Agent 1 ” is identified in the IG report as “ primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions in the FISA applications.
” Stephen Somma had the responsibility to verify the accuracy of information underpinning in the FISA application .
Somma was also the FBI handler for Stefan Halper , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and secretly recorded Carter Page , Sam Clovis and George Papadopoulos while using an undercover FBI agent code-named Azura Turk as his assistant .
The exculpatory information gathered as a result of those wired recordings was ignored , never shared with the FISA court , and buried during the investigation in order to continue a false framework for the FBI to continue targeting the Trump officials .
So why is the New York Times exposing Stephan Somma now as “ Case Agent 1 ” according to “ people familiar with the Russia investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposure , and the corrupt nature of the FBI officials involved in the investigation , it looks like the top of the Crossfire Hurricane team are throwing FBI case agent Stephen Somma under the same bus as FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith .

A previously incurious New York Times is now exposing members of the FBI crew who participated in fraud upon the FISA Court. Are the corrupt former top-tier FBI officials starting to position lower-level FBI participants as scapegoats?
Inside an insufferable article, engineered to defend the need for the DOJ and FBI to continue using FISA intelligence gathering information against U.S. persons, the New York times outlines Stephen M Somma as Case Agent 1, the handler for FBI confidential human source Stefan Halper.
(NYT) […] The Page report criticized an F.B.I. agent for ignoring that very procedure as part of half a dozen personal failings that included not passing on the information from the C.I.A., singling the agent out as “primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions.”
It identified this person only as Case Agent 1. But he is Stephen M. Somma, a counterintelligence investigator in the F.B.I.’s New York field office, people familiar with the Russia investigation said. The F.B.I. declined to comment. (link)
“Case Agent 1” is identified in the IG report as “primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions in the FISA applications.” Stephen Somma had the responsibility to verify the accuracy of information underpinning in the FISA application.
Somma was also the FBI handler for Stefan Halper, the Cambridge professor who contacted, met and secretly recorded Carter Page, Sam Clovis and George Papadopoulos while using an undercover FBI agent code-named Azra Turk as his assistant.
The exculpatory information gathered as a result of those wired recordings was ignored, never shared with the FISA court, and buried during the investigation in order to continue a false framework for the FBI to continue targeting the Trump officials.
So why is the New York Times exposing Stephan Somma now as “Case Agent 1” according to “people familiar with the Russia investigation”?
Given the timing, risk exposure, and the corrupt nature of the FBI officials involved in the investigation, it looks like the top of the Crossfire Hurricane team are throwing FBI case agent Stephen Somma under the same bus as FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith.
Your thoughts?


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Nevada Caucus Final Results: Bernie 47%, Biden 20%, Buttigieg 14%…

It only took three days and the Nevada Democrat Party has the final results of their caucus .
[ New @ @ @ @ @ ’ s actually a little surprising to see Biden come in # 2 .

It only took three days and the Nevada Democrat Party has the final results of their caucus. [New York Times Link] It’s actually a little surprising to see Biden come in #2.


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--Bloomberg Prepares to Blitz Bernie…

Bloomberg Prepares to Blitz Bernie…

There has been a notable shift in the political battlespace in the past 72 hours ; and particularly since the Nevada democrat debate .
More and more democrats are openly criticizing Bernie Sanders directly .
However , they only have a window of about ten days to attack Bernie before Super Tuesday when the Rubicon of inevitability will be crossed .
Institutional democrats had conducted a few test runs against Sanders in previous months ; however , as with the example of Hillary Clinton , each effort resulted in a quick reversal after the backlash from Bernie ’ s grassroots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is a blitzkrieg effort with all elements aligned and focused .
The Sunday evening CBS interview was carefully crafted and highlighted some of the more severe opinions and beliefs of Bernie .
The framing was noted to draw particular attention to his Socialist & Marxist underbelly via emphasis on Sanders outlook toward Fidel Castro .
A soft type of narrative engineering is similar to passive aggression ; noted the way it is presented to the audience .
The Anderson Cooper 60 Minutes interview was a case study .
We are starting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct aim at the front-runner from all directions .
Along with the shift the campaign of Mini Mike Bloomberg announces they are going to carpet bomb Sanders with a mass media blitz of negative attack ads .
VIA NBC – Mike Bloomberg ’ s presidential campaign plans to unleash its cash-flush media operation against Bernie Sanders .
[ … ] The campaign plans a multi-pronged attack , including the publication of opposition research on Sanders , these people said .
It will also push out digital attack ads focused on Sanders ’ record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to paint Sanders as a past ally of the National Rifle Association , a gun advocacy group that Bloomberg has fought for over a decade .
The attacks on Sanders , who has accused Bloomberg of trying to buy the Democratic nomination , will also attempt to highlight negative aspects of his record on race relations both as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as a senator , the sources said .
This comes after Sanders , now seen as the Democratic front-runner , has taken aim at Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as stop-and-frisk that often targeted black and Latino people .
People within the Bloomberg campaign are also discussing whether to have surrogates and supporters write op-eds and show up on TV to speak out against Sanders , these people added .
Bloomberg ’ s campaign is sounding the alarm on Sanders , a self-described democratic socialist , ahead of Super Tuesday , March 3 , when 14 states hold their primaries .
( read more )

There has been a notable shift in the political battlespace in the past 72 hours; and particularly since the Nevada democrat debate. More and more democrats are openly criticizing Bernie Sanders directly. However, they only have a window of about ten days to attack Bernie before Super Tuesday when the Rubicon of inevitability will be crossed.
Institutional democrats had conducted a few test runs against Sanders in previous months; however, as with the example of Hillary Clinton, each effort resulted in a quick reversal after the backlash from Bernie’s grassroots activists. What appears to be happening now is a blitzkrieg effort with all elements aligned and focused.
The Sunday evening CBS interview was carefully crafted and highlighted some of the more severe opinions and beliefs of Bernie. The framing was noted to draw particular attention to his Socialist & Marxist underbelly via emphasis on Sanders outlook toward Fidel Castro.
A soft type of narrative engineering is similar to passive aggression; noted the way it is presented to the audience. The Anderson Cooper 60 Minutes interview was a case study.
We are starting to see the ‘Never-Bernie’ candidates taking direct aim at the front-runner from all directions. Along with the shift the campaign of Mini Mike Bloomberg announces they are going to carpet bomb Sanders with a mass media blitz of negative attack ads.
VIA NBC – Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign plans to unleash its cash-flush media operation against Bernie Sanders.
[…] The campaign plans a multi-pronged attack, including the publication of opposition research on Sanders, these people said. It will also push out digital attack ads focused on Sanders’ record. On Monday, the Bloomberg campaign attempted to paint Sanders as a past ally of the National Rifle Association, a gun advocacy group that Bloomberg has fought for over a decade.
The attacks on Sanders, who has accused Bloomberg of trying to buy the Democratic nomination, will also attempt to highlight negative aspects of his record on race relations both as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as a senator, the sources said. This comes after Sanders, now seen as the Democratic front-runner, has taken aim at Bloomberg for his support of a policing policy known as stop-and-frisk that often targeted black and Latino people.
People within the Bloomberg campaign are also discussing whether to have surrogates and supporters write op-eds and show up on TV to speak out against Sanders, these people added.
Bloomberg’s campaign is sounding the alarm on Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, ahead of Super Tuesday, March 3, when 14 states hold their primaries. (read more)


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--President Trump and First Lady Melania Visit the Taj Mahal – Video and Pictures…

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived in Agra just before 5:00pm local ( 6:30am ET ) to take @ @ @ @ @ Taj Mahal silhouetted against a setting sun .
Our President and First Lady stood watching @ @ @ @ @ located on the bank of the Yamuna River , before walking together along the fountain @ @

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived in Agra just before 5:00pm local (6:30am ET) to take in the view of the Taj Mahal silhouetted against a setting sun.
Our President and First Lady stood watching the beautiful white marble mausoleum located on the bank of the Yamuna River, before walking together along the fountain pool.


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-24--President Trump Delivers Remarks at “Namaste Trump” Rally – Motera Cricket Stadium – Transcript…

As guests of India ’ s Prime Minister Narendra Modi , President Trump and First Lady Melania attend the “ Namaste Trump Rally ” at the massive Motera cricket stadium .
The first family was serenaded along the route by artists and floats , depicting India ’ s diversity .
The massive stadium was filled with an estimated crowd of 125,000 .
A transcript of President Trump ’ s speech below .
[ Transcript ] PRESIDENT TRUMP : Namaste !
Namaste .
( Applause . )
And hello to India .
This is such a great honor .
Let me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an exceptional leader , a great champion of India , a man who works night and day for his country , and a man I am proud to call my true friend : Prime Minister Modi .
( Applause . )
The First Lady and I have just traveled 8,000 miles around the globe to deliver a message to every citizen across this nation : America loves India , America respects India , and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people .
( Applause . )
Five months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas , and today , India welcomes us at the world ’ s largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad .
( Applause . )
It is a profound honor to be the beautiful new stadium , to be here with you — Motera Stadium .
So beautiful .
( Applause . )
And joined by so many distinguished guests from all across your nation and all across the world .
To the hundreds of thousands of everyday citizens who have come out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Indian culture and kindness , and to the 125,000 people in this great stadium today — ( applause ) — thank you for the spectacular welcome to your magnificent country .
You have done a great honor to the American people .
Melania and my family , we will always remember this remarkable hospitality .
We will remember it forever .
( Applause . )
From this day on , India will always hold a very special place in our hearts .
( Applause . )
The life of Prime Minister Modi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation .
He started out by his father ’ s side as a chai wala — ( applause ) — a tea-seller .
When he was a young man , he worked at a cafeteria in this city .
PRESIDENT TRUMP : Stand up .
( Applause . )
Everybody loves him , but I will tell you this : He ’ s very tough .
( Laughs . )
( Applause . )
Today , Prime Minister Modi is the tremendously successful leader of this vast Indian Republic .
Last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the polls and gave him a landslide victory like no other in the largest democratic election ever held anywhere on the face of the Earth .
( Applause . )
Prime Minister Modi , you are not just the pride of Gujarat — you are living proof that with hard work and devotion , Indians can accomplish anything — ( applause ) — anything at all , anything they want .
( Applause . )
The Prime Minister has a moving story of an incredible rise , and so does this entire nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are very , very proud of India .
( Applause . )
The story of the Indian nation is a tale of astounding progress , a miracle of democracy , extraordinary diversity , and above all , a strong and noble people .
India gives hope to all of humanity .
In just 70 years , India has become an economic giant , the largest democracy ever to exist , and one of the most amazing nations anywhere in the world .
( Applause . )
Since the turn of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown more than six times in size .
In a single decade , India has lifted over 270 million people out of poverty .
Under Prime Minister Modi , for the first time in history , every village in India now has access to electricity .
( Applause . )
Three hundred and twenty million people — more Indians — are right now connected to the Internet .
( Applause . )
The pace of highway construction has more than doubled .
Over 70 million more households — think of this — 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel ; 600 million more people have access to basic sanitation ; and , incredibly , 12 Indian citizens are lifted out of extreme poverty every single minute of every single day .
( Applause . )
India will soon be the home of the biggest middle class anywhere in the world .
And within less than 10 years , extreme poverty in your country is projected to completely disappear .
( Applause . )
The potential for India is absolutely incredible .
India ’ s rise as a prosperous and independent nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the world and one of the most outstanding achievements of our century .
It is all the more inspiring because you have done it as a democratic country , you have done it as a peaceful country , you have done it as a tolerant country , and you have done it as a great free country .
( Applause . )
There is all the difference in the world between a nation that seeks power through coercion , intimidation , and aggression , and a nation that rises by setting its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their dreams .
And that is India .
( Applause . )
This is why India ’ s accomplishment over the last 70 years is completely unrivaled no matter where you go .
It is your faith in the strength of a free society , your confidence in your own people , your trust in your own citizens , and your respect for the dignity of every person that makes the United States and India such a natural , beautiful , enduring friendship .
( Applause . )
While our nations have many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ propelled by a fundamental truth : the truth that all of us are blessed with divine light , and every person is endowed with a sacred soul .
As the great religious teacher , Swami Vivekananda , once said — ( applause ) — “ The moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in Him , that moment I am free.
” ( Applause . )
In America and in India , we know that we are all born for a higher purpose : to reach toward our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and perfection , and to give all glory to God .
Powered by this spirit , Indians and Americans are always striving to be greater , our people are always seeking to be better , and so our nations have become thriving centers of culture and commerce and civilization , giving light and vitality to all of the world .
This is the country that produces nearly 2,000 movies a year from the hub of genius and creativity known as Bollywood !
( Applause . )
All over the planet , people take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dance , romance and drama , and classic Indian films like DDLJ and Sholay .
( Applause . )
This is the country where your people cheer on some of the world ’ s greatest cricket players — from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli .
( Applause . )
The greatest in the world .
This is the country that built the tallest statue on the face of the Earth to honor the namesake of this stadium , the great Indian patriot and native of this state , Sardar Patel .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where hundreds of millions of — light candles to celebrate the triumph of good over evil at Diwali .
( Applause . )
And it ’ s where , just days from now , Indians of all faiths will pour out onto the streets to celebrate the beautiful festival of Holi .
( Applause . )
India is a country that proudly embraces freedom , liberty , individual rights , the rule of law , and the dignity of every human being .
Your nation has always been admired around the Earth as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hindus and Muslims and Sikhs and Jains , Buddhists , Christians , and Jews worship side by side in harmony ; where you speak more than 100 languages and come from more than two dozen states , yet you have always stood strong as one great Indian nation .
( Applause . )
Your unity is an inspiration to the world .
In America , we have come to know the splendor of Indian culture personally , through the 4 million Indian Americans living in the United States as our wonderful friends , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truly spectacular people .
( Applause . )
Indian Americans enrich every aspect of our national life .
They are titans of business ; the biggest , the best pioneers of science ; masters of the art ; and innovation of technology like few people have been able to see no matter where you go anywhere in this universe .
Nearly one in four Indian Americans trace their roots right here in Gujarat .
( Applause . )
Gujarat is a special place .
So on behalf of the entire American people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the contributions your culture and traditions have made to my beloved country .
( Applause . )
Americans are eager to strengthen these beautiful ties between our two people .
This is truly an exciting time in the United States .
Our economy is booming like never before .
Our people are prospering and spirits are soaring .
There is tremendous love , tremendous like .
We like and we love everybody .
Unemployment has hit historic lows , and small business confidence has hit an all-time record high in the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely rebuilt ; it is now stronger than ever before .
And we are quickly revitalizing our alliances and friendships all around the world .
We have spent two and a half trillion dollars on rebuilding our military .
It ’ s the most powerful military anywhere in the world , by far .
( Applause . )
That is why I have come here to India , in the spirit of fondness and goodwill , to expand our cherished partnership of incredible power and potential .
The First Lady and I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gandhi ’ s Ashram , a few miles from here , where he launched the famous “ Salt March.
” ( Applause . )
And tomorrow in Delhi , we will lay a wreath , plant a tree at Raj Ghat in honor of this leader who is revered all around the world .
And the First Lady and I look forward to visiting one of your country ’ s most iconic landmarks .
We are later today going to see the majestic Taj Mahal .
( Applause . )
The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussions about how to deepen the relationship between our two great countries .
Both of us understand that when leaders put the interests of their own citizens first , we can forge strong and fair partnerships to build a safer and more prosperous world .
Just months ago , this critical partnership took a major step forward when the U.S. military and your brave Indian Armed Forces conducted the first-ever air , land , and sea military exercises between our two countries .
It was something to behold .
We called it “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we continue to build our defense cooperation , the United States looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the planet .
We make the greatest weapons ever made : airplanes , missiles , rockets , ships .
We make the best .
And we ’ re dealing now with India .
But this includes advanced air defense systems and armed and unarmed aerial vehicles .
And I am pleased to announce that , tomorrow , our representatives will sign deals to sell over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , state-of-the-art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian Armed Forces .
( Applause . )
I believe that the United States should be India ’ s premier defense partner , and that ’ s the way it ’ s working out .
Together , we will defend our sovereignty , security , and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region for our children and for many , many generations to come .
The United States and India are also firmly united in our ironclad resolve to defend our citizens from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Applause . )
Both of our countries have been hurt by the pain and turmoil of terrorism and that terrorism brings .
Under my administration , we unleashed the full power of the American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS in Iraq and in Syria .
( Applause . )
Today , the ISIS territorial caliphate has been 100 percent destroyed .
And the monster known as al-Baghdadi , the founder and leader of ISIS , is dead .
( Applause . )
In the United States , we have also made clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newcomers who share our values and love our people , our borders will always be closed to terrorists and terrorism and to any form of extremism .
That is why we have taken historic steps to improve screening and vetting of applications for entry , and we are working to ensure that anyone who threatens the security of our citizens is denied admission and will pay a very , very big , costly price .
( Applause . )
Every nation has the right to secure and controlled borders .
The United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology .
( Applause . )
For this reason , since taking office , my administration is working in a very positive way with Pakistan to crack down on the terrorist organizations and militants that operate on the Pakistani border .
( Applause . )
Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one .
Thanks to these efforts , we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan .
And we are hopeful for reduced tensions , greater stability , and the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of South Asia .
India has an important leadership role to play in shaping a better future as you take on greater responsibility for solving problems and promoting peace throughout this incredible region .
Over the course of my visit , Prime Minister Modi and I will also discuss our efforts to expand the economic ties between our two countries .
We will be making very , very major — among the biggest ever made — trade deals .
( Applause . )
We are in the early stages of discussion for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment between the United States and India .
And I am optimistic that , working together , the Prime Minister and I can reach a fantastic deal that ’ s good and even great for both of our countries .
( Applause . )
Except that he ’ s a very tough negotiator .
( Laughs . )
Since my inauguration , commerce between our two nations has increased by more than 40 percent .
India is now a major market for American exports , and the United States is India ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) A booming America is great thing for India and it ’ s great for the world .
And that ’ s why we ’ re so happy to announce that we have the greatest economy ever in the history of the United States .
In America , we have proven that the best way to attract jobs and opportunity is to reduce burdens on business , knock down barriers to new investment , and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy , red tape , regulation , and taxes .
Prime Minister Modi has already made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you very well know .
The world looks forward to even more rapid improvement to India ’ s business climate under his leadership .
He wants to do it , and he ’ s doing it at a record pace .
Two years ago , Prime Minister Modi warmly welcomed my daughter Ivanka to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad .
And she is back with us today .
Ivanka , thank you .
Thank you for being here , honey .
( Applause . )
We are delighted to be joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entrepreneurs who are helping to build your nation ’ s future .
They are great and natural entrepreneurs .
And I just say to the men : Be very careful .
They ’ re really good .
( Applause . )
The United States and India are also working closely together on the future of space exploration .
You are making impressive strides with your exciting Chandrayaan Lunar Program .
( Applause . )
It is moving along rapidly , far ahead of schedule , and America looks forward to expanding our space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further .
You are pushing the limits — and that ’ s a great thing — including in realm of human spaceflight .
( Applause . )
The United States and India will be friends and partners on our voyage into the stars and into space .
It is truly extraordinary what this nation has achieved in the span of just one lifetime .
And what they have done under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi , it is absolutely incredible .
Mr. Prime Minister , congratulations .
( Applause . )
Fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is nothing compared to with how far India will go into the future .
And the Prime Minister is laying the foundations for a future like few other countries can even think of .
This nation is blessed with many treasures .
From the sacred banks of the Ganges , to the Golden Temple , and the Jama Masjid , it is home to some of the most cherished cultural heritage anywhere on Earth .
It is also a land of stunning vistas and astonishing natural wonders , from the rugged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shores of Goa .
( Applause . )
And India has always been a wellspring of deep wisdom and great ideas — from the Vedas and the ancient epics , all the way up to the modern India nation .
But standing before all of you today , I know that true strength of India is not found in its textbooks , its landmarks or its landscapes .
The true strength of India is found in 125,000 beating hearts in this stadium and the millions and millions of people who have seen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is all found in the soul and the spirit of the Indian people .
Your courage won and secured this nation ’ s independence .
Your devotion built this great and enduring democracy .
And it is your dreams that will power this country to a future — even greater progress , prosperity , equality , and opportunity for every citizen across your land .
So today I say to every Indian — North and South , Hindu and Muslim , Jewish and Christian , rich and poor , young and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your past , unite for an even brighter future , and let our two nations always stand together as powerful defenders of peace and liberty , and the hope of a better world for all of humanity .
Thank you again , Prime Minister Modi , for your hospitality .
And thank you , India , for this phenomenal welcome .
( Applause . )
I want to just leave by saying : God bless India .
God bless the United States of America .
We love you .
We love you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .

As guests of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump and First Lady Melania attend the “Namaste Trump Rally” at the massive Motera cricket stadium. The first family was serenaded along the route by artists and floats, depicting India’s diversity.
The massive stadium was filled with an estimated crowd of 125,000. A transcript of President Trump’s speech below.
[Transcript] PRESIDENT TRUMP: Namaste! Namaste. (Applause.) And hello to India. This is such a great honor. Let me begin by expressing my profound gratitude to an exceptional leader, a great champion of India, a man who works night and day for his country, and a man I am proud to call my true friend: Prime Minister Modi. (Applause.)
The First Lady and I have just traveled 8,000 miles around the globe to deliver a message to every citizen across this nation: America loves India, America respects India, and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people. (Applause.)
Five months ago, the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas, and today, India welcomes us at the world’s largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad. (Applause.) It is a profound honor to be the beautiful new stadium, to be here with you — Motera Stadium. So beautiful. (Applause.) And joined by so many distinguished guests from all across your nation and all across the world.
To the hundreds of thousands of everyday citizens who have come out and lined the streets in a stunning display of Indian culture and kindness, and to the 125,000 people in this great stadium today — (applause) — thank you for the spectacular welcome to your magnificent country.
You have done a great honor to the American people. Melania and my family, we will always remember this remarkable hospitality. We will remember it forever. (Applause.) From this day on, India will always hold a very special place in our hearts. (Applause.)
The life of Prime Minister Modi underscores the limitless promise of this great nation. He started out by his father’s side as a chai wala — (applause) — a tea-seller. When he was a young man, he worked at a cafeteria in this city.
AUDIENCE: Modi! Modi! Modi!
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Stand up. (Applause.) Everybody loves him, but I will tell you this: He’s very tough. (Laughs.) (Applause.)
Today, Prime Minister Modi is the tremendously successful leader of this vast Indian Republic. Last year, more than 600 million people went to the polls and gave him a landslide victory like no other in the largest democratic election ever held anywhere on the face of the Earth. (Applause.)
Prime Minister Modi, you are not just the pride of Gujarat — you are living proof that with hard work and devotion, Indians can accomplish anything — (applause) — anything at all, anything they want. (Applause.)
The Prime Minister has a moving story of an incredible rise, and so does this entire nation. Your nation is doing so well. We are very, very proud of India. (Applause.) The story of the Indian nation is a tale of astounding progress, a miracle of democracy, extraordinary diversity, and above all, a strong and noble people. India gives hope to all of humanity.
In just 70 years, India has become an economic giant, the largest democracy ever to exist, and one of the most amazing nations anywhere in the world. (Applause.)
Since the turn of the century, India’s economy has grown more than six times in size. In a single decade, India has lifted over 270 million people out of poverty.
Under Prime Minister Modi, for the first time in history, every village in India now has access to electricity. (Applause.) Three hundred and twenty million people — more Indians — are right now connected to the Internet. (Applause.) The pace of highway construction has more than doubled. Over 70 million more households — think of this — 70 million more households have access to cooking fuel; 600 million more people have access to basic sanitation; and, incredibly, 12 Indian citizens are lifted out of extreme poverty every single minute of every single day. (Applause.)
India will soon be the home of the biggest middle class anywhere in the world. And within less than 10 years, extreme poverty in your country is projected to completely disappear. (Applause.) The potential for India is absolutely incredible.
India’s rise as a prosperous and independent nation is an example to every nation all over the world and one of the most outstanding achievements of our century. It is all the more inspiring because you have done it as a democratic country, you have done it as a peaceful country, you have done it as a tolerant country, and you have done it as a great free country. (Applause.)
There is all the difference in the world between a nation that seeks power through coercion, intimidation, and aggression, and a nation that rises by setting its people free and unleashing them to chase their dreams. And that is India. (Applause.) This is why India’s accomplishment over the last 70 years is completely unrivaled no matter where you go.
It is your faith in the strength of a free society, your confidence in your own people, your trust in your own citizens, and your respect for the dignity of every person that makes the United States and India such a natural, beautiful, enduring friendship. (Applause.)
While our nations have many differences, they are both defined and propelled by a fundamental truth: the truth that all of us are blessed with divine light, and every person is endowed with a sacred soul.
As the great religious teacher, Swami Vivekananda, once said — (applause) — “The moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in Him, that moment I am free.” (Applause.)
In America and in India, we know that we are all born for a higher purpose: to reach toward our fullest potential, to work toward excellence and perfection, and to give all glory to God.
Powered by this spirit, Indians and Americans are always striving to be greater, our people are always seeking to be better, and so our nations have become thriving centers of culture and commerce and civilization, giving light and vitality to all of the world.
This is the country that produces nearly 2,000 movies a year from the hub of genius and creativity known as Bollywood! (Applause.) All over the planet, people take great joy in scenes of Bhangra music, dance, romance and drama, and classic Indian films like DDLJ and Sholay. (Applause.)
This is the country where your people cheer on some of the world’s greatest cricket players — from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli. (Applause.) The greatest in the world.
This is the country that built the tallest statue on the face of the Earth to honor the namesake of this stadium, the great Indian patriot and native of this state, Sardar Patel. (Applause.)
India is the country where hundreds of millions of — light candles to celebrate the triumph of good over evil at Diwali. (Applause.) And it’s where, just days from now, Indians of all faiths will pour out onto the streets to celebrate the beautiful festival of Holi. (Applause.)
India is a country that proudly embraces freedom, liberty, individual rights, the rule of law, and the dignity of every human being.
Your nation has always been admired around the Earth as the place where millions upon millions of Hindus and Muslims and Sikhs and Jains, Buddhists, Christians, and Jews worship side by side in harmony; where you speak more than 100 languages and come from more than two dozen states, yet you have always stood strong as one great Indian nation. (Applause.) Your unity is an inspiration to the world.
In America, we have come to know the splendor of Indian culture personally, through the 4 million Indian Americans living in the United States as our wonderful friends, colleagues, and neighbors. They are truly spectacular people. (Applause.)
Indian Americans enrich every aspect of our national life. They are titans of business; the biggest, the best pioneers of science; masters of the art; and innovation of technology like few people have been able to see no matter where you go anywhere in this universe.
Nearly one in four Indian Americans trace their roots right here in Gujarat. (Applause.) Gujarat is a special place.
So on behalf of the entire American people, thank you and thank you all for the contributions your culture and traditions have made to my beloved country. (Applause.)
Americans are eager to strengthen these beautiful ties between our two people. This is truly an exciting time in the United States. Our economy is booming like never before. Our people are prospering and spirits are soaring. There is tremendous love, tremendous like. We like and we love everybody.
Unemployment has hit historic lows, and small business confidence has hit an all-time record high in the history of our country.
Our military has been completely rebuilt; it is now stronger than ever before. And we are quickly revitalizing our alliances and friendships all around the world. We have spent two and a half trillion dollars on rebuilding our military. It’s the most powerful military anywhere in the world, by far. (Applause.)
That is why I have come here to India, in the spirit of fondness and goodwill, to expand our cherished partnership of incredible power and potential.
The First Lady and I have just had a pleasure of visiting Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram, a few miles from here, where he launched the famous “Salt March.” (Applause.)
And tomorrow in Delhi, we will lay a wreath, plant a tree at Raj Ghat in honor of this leader who is revered all around the world.
And the First Lady and I look forward to visiting one of your country’s most iconic landmarks. We are later today going to see the majestic Taj Mahal. (Applause.)
The Prime Minister and I will also continue our important discussions about how to deepen the relationship between our two great countries. Both of us understand that when leaders put the interests of their own citizens first, we can forge strong and fair partnerships to build a safer and more prosperous world.
Just months ago, this critical partnership took a major step forward when the U.S. military and your brave Indian Armed Forces conducted the first-ever air, land, and sea military exercises between our two countries. It was something to behold. We called it “Tiger Triumph.” (Applause.)
As we continue to build our defense cooperation, the United States looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made: airplanes, missiles, rockets, ships. We make the best. And we’re dealing now with India. But this includes advanced air defense systems and armed and unarmed aerial vehicles.
And I am pleased to announce that, tomorrow, our representatives will sign deals to sell over $3 billion in the absolute finest, state-of-the-art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian Armed Forces. (Applause.)
I believe that the United States should be India’s premier defense partner, and that’s the way it’s working out. Together, we will defend our sovereignty, security, and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region for our children and for many, many generations to come.
The United States and India are also firmly united in our ironclad resolve to defend our citizens from the threat of radical Islamic terrorism. (Applause.)
Both of our countries have been hurt by the pain and turmoil of terrorism and that terrorism brings. Under my administration, we unleashed the full power of the American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS in Iraq and in Syria. (Applause.) Today, the ISIS territorial caliphate has been 100 percent destroyed. And the monster known as al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of ISIS, is dead. (Applause.)
In the United States, we have also made clear that while our country will always welcome newcomers who share our values and love our people, our borders will always be closed to terrorists and terrorism and to any form of extremism.
That is why we have taken historic steps to improve screening and vetting of applications for entry, and we are working to ensure that anyone who threatens the security of our citizens is denied admission and will pay a very, very big, costly price. (Applause.)
Every nation has the right to secure and controlled borders. The United States and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology. (Applause.)
For this reason, since taking office, my administration is working in a very positive way with Pakistan to crack down on the terrorist organizations and militants that operate on the Pakistani border. (Applause.) Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one.
Thanks to these efforts, we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan. And we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability, and the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia.
India has an important leadership role to play in shaping a better future as you take on greater responsibility for solving problems and promoting peace throughout this incredible region.
Over the course of my visit, Prime Minister Modi and I will also discuss our efforts to expand the economic ties between our two countries. We will be making very, very major — among the biggest ever made — trade deals. (Applause.)
We are in the early stages of discussion for an incredible trade agreement to reduce barriers of investment between the United States and India. And I am optimistic that, working together, the Prime Minister and I can reach a fantastic deal that’s good and even great for both of our countries. (Applause.) Except that he’s a very tough negotiator. (Laughs.)
Since my inauguration, commerce between our two nations has increased by more than 40 percent. India is now a major market for American exports, and the United States is India’s largest export market. (Applause.) A booming America is great thing for India and it’s great for the world. And that’s why we’re so happy to announce that we have the greatest economy ever in the history of the United States.
In America, we have proven that the best way to attract jobs and opportunity is to reduce burdens on business, knock down barriers to new investment, and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, red tape, regulation, and taxes. Prime Minister Modi has already made significant reforms here in your country, as you very well know. The world looks forward to even more rapid improvement to India’s business climate under his leadership. He wants to do it, and he’s doing it at a record pace.
Two years ago, Prime Minister Modi warmly welcomed my daughter Ivanka to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad. And she is back with us today. Ivanka, thank you. Thank you for being here, honey. (Applause.)
We are delighted to be joined as well by dozens of Indian women entrepreneurs who are helping to build your nation’s future. They are great and natural entrepreneurs. And I just say to the men: Be very careful. They’re really good. (Applause.)
The United States and India are also working closely together on the future of space exploration. You are making impressive strides with your exciting Chandrayaan Lunar Program. (Applause.) It is moving along rapidly, far ahead of schedule, and America looks forward to expanding our space cooperation with India as you push even further. You are pushing the limits — and that’s a great thing — including in realm of human spaceflight. (Applause.) The United States and India will be friends and partners on our voyage into the stars and into space.
It is truly extraordinary what this nation has achieved in the span of just one lifetime. And what they have done under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, it is absolutely incredible. Mr. Prime Minister, congratulations. (Applause.) Fantastic.
You have come so far, but it is nothing compared to with how far India will go into the future. And the Prime Minister is laying the foundations for a future like few other countries can even think of.
This nation is blessed with many treasures. From the sacred banks of the Ganges, to the Golden Temple, and the Jama Masjid, it is home to some of the most cherished cultural heritage anywhere on Earth.
It is also a land of stunning vistas and astonishing natural wonders, from the rugged peaks of the Himalayas to the splendid shores of Goa. (Applause.)
And India has always been a wellspring of deep wisdom and great ideas — from the Vedas and the ancient epics, all the way up to the modern India nation.
But standing before all of you today, I know that true strength of India is not found in its textbooks, its landmarks or its landscapes. The true strength of India is found in 125,000 beating hearts in this stadium and the millions and millions of people who have seen and witnessed our great friendship and admiration today. It is all found in the soul and the spirit of the Indian people.
Your courage won and secured this nation’s independence. Your devotion built this great and enduring democracy. And it is your dreams that will power this country to a future — even greater progress, prosperity, equality, and opportunity for every citizen across your land.
So today I say to every Indian — North and South, Hindu and Muslim, Jewish and Christian, rich and poor, young and old: Take pride in the glories of your past, unite for an even brighter future, and let our two nations always stand together as powerful defenders of peace and liberty, and the hope of a better world for all of humanity.
Thank you again, Prime Minister Modi, for your hospitality. And thank you, India, for this phenomenal welcome. (Applause.)
I want to just leave by saying: God bless India. God bless the United States of America. We love you. We love you, India, very much. Thank you.
Thank you. (Applause.)
[END TRANSCRIPT]


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-28--February 28th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1135


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-28--Friday February 28th – Open Thread

Friday February 28th – Open Thread


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-28--Tom Fitton on FISA:  “The Key to Reform is Jail”…

Completely agree with Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton here .
During a discussion of congress trying to pass a clean @ @ @ @ @ version , Tom Fitton says the only way to really reform the process is to @ @ @ @ @ those who abused it .
Fitton ’ s point is similar to the CTH argument @ @ @ @ @ .
If the DOJ had prosecuted Wolfe for the criminal leaks of classified intelligence , @ @ @ @ @ intelligence apparatus over the past two years would be completely different .
The same general @ @ @ @ @ abuse issue .

Completely agree with Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton here. During a discussion of congress trying to pass a clean FISA reauthorization or a reform version, Tom Fitton says the only way to really reform the process is to arrest, prosecute & jail those who abused it.
Fitton’s point is similar to the CTH argument surrounding SSCI leaker James Wolfe. If the DOJ had prosecuted Wolfe for the criminal leaks of classified intelligence, the landscape of an adversarial intelligence apparatus over the past two years would be completely different. The same general perspective applies to the FISA abuse issue.
Barr: “President Trump’s tweets make it impossible for me to do my job”…


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-28--VP Mike Pence Leads a Coronavirus Taskforce Meeting…

The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture @ @ @ @ @ recession in 2019 .
Earlier today Vice President Mike Pence led a meeting of members @ @ @ @ @ The segment with Dr. Anthony Fauci , Director of the National Institute of Allergy and @ @ @ @ @ Institutes of Health , is interesting .
Dr. Fauci discusses the evolution of novel-coronavirus ’ @ @ @ @ @ the latest version in COVID-19 .
Fauci ’ s remarks begin at 01:06 of the @ @ @

The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019.
Earlier today Vice President Mike Pence led a meeting of members of the COVID-19 taskforce. The segment with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, is interesting.
Dr. Fauci discusses the evolution of novel-coronavirus’ from SARS to MERS to the latest version in COVID-19. Fauci’s remarks begin at 01:06 of the video below:


theconservativetreehouse--2020-02-28--President Trump Considering “Defense Production Act” to Expand Domestic Production of U.S. Medical N

President Trump Considering “Defense Production Act” to Expand Domestic Production of U.S. Medical Needs…

The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019 .
First things first .
Earlier today Vice-President Pence announced Dr. Debbie Birx will serve as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator .
[ CDC COVID-19 Resource HERE ] Dr./Ambassador Birx is about as bureaucratically deep state as you can get .
Coming from the State Department Dr. Birx has led the U.S. effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS effort and has a strong pedigree as a 30-year global health official , scientist and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a scientist , physician , and mom , with three decades of public health expertise , including virulent diseases , their vaccines , and interagency coordination .
She has been utilizing the best science to change the course of the HIV pandemic and bring the pandemic under control , community by community and country by country .
Her focus over three decades has been on HIV/AIDS immunology , vaccine research , and global health .
She has developed and patented vaccines , including leading one of the most influential HIV vaccine trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both political parties have relied on her knowledge and judgement .
( link ) Additionally Vice President Pence added Steven Mnuchin , Secretary of the Treasury ; Dr. Jerome Adams , Surgeon General of the United States ; and Larry Kudlow , Director of the National Economic Council to the Coronavirus Task Force .
• Robert O ’ Brien , Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs • Dr. Robert Redfield , Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Dr. Anthony Fauci , Director of the National Institute of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institutes of Health • Joel Szabat , Acting Under Secretary for Policy , Department of Transportation • Matthew Pottinger , Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor • Rob Blair , Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff • Joseph Grogan , Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council • Christopher Liddell , Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Coordination It was also reported today that President Trump is considering industrial mandates to medical manufacturers as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of medical equipment needed in the supply chain : WASHINGTON ( Reuters ) – President Donald Trump ’ s administration is considering invoking special powers through a law called the Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing of protective masks and clothing to combat the coronavirus in the United States , two U.S. officials told Reuters .
The use of the law , passed by Congress in 1950 at the outset of the Korean War , would mark an escalation of the administration ’ s response to the outbreak .
The virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread to other countries including the United States .
U.S. health officials have told Americans to begin preparing for the spread of the virus in the United States .
The law grants the president the power to expand industrial production of key materials or products for national security and other reasons .
The biggest producers of face masks in the United States include 3M Corp and Honeywell International Inc. Health and Human Services ( HHS ) Secretary Alex Azar told lawmakers this week that the United States needs a stockpile of about 300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices – for medical workers to combat the spread of the virus .
The United States currently has only a fraction of that number available for immediate use , Azar testified .
[ … ] “ Let ’ s say ‘ Company A ’ makes a multitude of respiratory masks but they spend 80 % of their assembly lines on masks that painters wear and only 20 % on the N95 , ” the White House official said .
“ We will have the ability to tell corporations , ‘ No , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now 80 % of the N95 masks and 20 % of the other.
’ ” “ It allows you to basically direct things happening that need to get done , ” the official added .
HHS declined to comment .
DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
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The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019.
First things first. Earlier today Vice-President Pence announced Dr. Debbie Birx will serve as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator. [CDC COVID-19 Resource HERE]
Dr./Ambassador Birx is about as bureaucratically deep state as you can get.
Coming from the State Department Dr. Birx has led the U.S. effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS effort and has a strong pedigree as a 30-year global health official, scientist and physician:
[…] Ambassador Birx is a scientist, physician, and mom, with three decades of public health expertise, including virulent diseases, their vaccines, and interagency coordination. She has been utilizing the best science to change the course of the HIV pandemic and bring the pandemic under control, community by community and country by country.
Her focus over three decades has been on HIV/AIDS immunology, vaccine research, and global health. She has developed and patented vaccines, including leading one of the most influential HIV vaccine trials in history. Three different Administrations across both political parties have relied on her knowledge and judgement. (link)
Additionally Vice President Pence added Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury; Dr. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States; and Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council to the Coronavirus Task Force.
Members of the President’s Coronavirus Task Force:
Vice President Mike Pence
Secretary Alex Azar, Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Ambassador Debbie Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator
Robert O’Brien, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States
Deputy Secretary Stephen Biegun, Department of State
Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury
Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council
Joel Szabat, Acting Under Secretary for Policy, Department of Transportation
Matthew Pottinger, Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor
Rob Blair, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff
Joseph Grogan, Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council
Christopher Liddell, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Coordination
Derek Kan, Executive Associate Director, Office of Management and Budget
It was also reported today that President Trump is considering industrial mandates to medical manufacturers as a stop-gap measure to force them into production of medical equipment needed in the supply chain: