Trump Reminds Lawmakers: You Serve Americans First

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President Donald Trump utilized his first State of the Union address to remind Americans of the many promises he has already kept and those he is working to fulfill, including a vow to return representation to the people.

Trump began his first speech as President on January 20, 2017, with these words -

"Today's ceremony, however, has a very special meaning because today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people."

"What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people. January 20th, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again."

Last night, the President closed his address echoing the same promise, having taken many determined and grueling steps in the year that has passed to realize the goal of unburdening Americans from tyranny and steering the nation back towards liberty and prosperity.

In doing so, he also reminded his fellow lawmakers to whom they answer - the American people.

Trump glorified and praised humble tradesmen, dedicated parents, military personnel - the 'forgotten' men and women who are the heartbeat of the country, and its rightful heirs.

"Freedom stands tall over one more monument: this one. This Capitol. This living monument to the American people. A people whose heroes live not only in the past, but all around us — defending hope, pride, and the American way."

"They work in every trade. They sacrifice to raise a family. They care for our children at home. They defend our flag abroad. They are strong moms and brave kids. They are firefighters, police officers, border agents, medics, and Marines. But above all else, they are Americans. And this Capitol, this city, and this Nation, belong to them."

"Our task is to respect them, to listen to them, to serve them, to protect them, and to always be worthy of them."

"Americans fill the world with art and music. They push the bounds of science and discovery. And they forever remind us of what we should never forget: The people dreamed this country. The people built this country. And it is the people who are making America great again."

President Trump stressed the importance of unity, calling on all Americans to band together and join in the process of rebuilding the nation, and while he acknowledged progress and achievement made by his administration, he opted to champion the success of the collective effort over his own role - especially in comparison to his predecessor, who was often branded as a narcissist.

As Infowars' Kit Daniels pointed out, Trump referred to himself far less than Barack Obama did in prior State of the Union speeches.

"During his speech, President Trump said 'I' around 30 times, 'my' 13 times and 'me' only one time. In comparison, Obama said 'I' around 55 times, 'my' 20 times and 'me' eight times."

While sour Democrats and mainstream media were predictably horrified by President Trump's speech, it was a smash hit with the American people.

A YouGov-CBS poll of viewers of the State of the Union address reflected that a stunning 75% gave it their approval, and 65% said it made them feel "proud."