[applause] pres. Trump thank you. [indiscernible] thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Congratulate to secretary john kelly and his wife, kathleen. [applause] john brings the skills, the leadership, background, the experience, strength, and definitely that determination that you have to have to get the job done, and to get it done correctly. He will deliver. He will deliver to the country. He will deliver to the American People like you have never seen before. [applause] we have just finished a briefing with the administrator of fema and discussed the terrible storms that struck the southeastern United States. Our nation since it thoughts and prayers everyone impacted by this incredible tragedy. I have instructed fema to do all they can to help those suffering and affected. Already, we have approved funding for mississippi and others. Done an incredible job. Homeland security is in the business of saving lives. The department of Homeland Security has many, many different divisions. The one of the most Important Missions is its Law Enforcement mission. This is a Law Enforcement agency. [applause] for too long, your offices had agents that have not been allowed to properly do their jobs. You know that, right . Absolutely. But that is all about to change. And i am happy about it and you are happy about it. From here on out, i am asking you to enforce the laws of the United States of america. They will be enforced, and enforced strongly. [applause] people are surprised to hear that we do not need new laws. We will work within the existing system and framework. We are going to restore the wool of law in we are going to restore the rule of law and the United States. I want to recognize the Border Patrol officers in this room and to honor their service. And not just because they unanimously endorsed me for president. [laughter] that helped, but that is not the only reason. [applause] acknowledgeto individuals in the roles they will play going forward. I would like to recognize brandon judd, the president of the national Border Patrol council, and chris frank, president of national council. You guys are about to be very, very busy doing your job the way you want to do them. Where are they . Where all those guys . Thank you. Thank you very much. [applause] we are in the middle of a crisis on our southern border. The unprecedented surge of Illegal Migrants from Central America is harming both mexico and the United States, and i believe the steps we will take, starting right now, will improve the safety in both of our countries. It is going to be very good for mexico. Nation without borders is not a nation. Beginning today, the United States of america gets back control of its borders. And it gets back its borders. [applause] thank you. I just signed two executive orders that will save thousands of lives, millions of jobs, and billions and billions of dollars. Outlawwo borders immigration reform. We will be working in partnership with our friends and mexico to improve safety and Economic Opportunity on both sides of the border. I have deep admiration for the people of mexico and i look forward to meeting with the president of mexico. We will be doing that shortly. We will discuss nation on many, many important issues between our countries. Includes thetion dismantling of cartels and keeping illegal weapons and cash from flowing out of america and into mexico. Out of our country, out of the United States, and it goes right into mexico. They have to stop it. We have to stop it. We are going to save lives on both sides of the border. Understand that a strong and healthy economy in mexico is very good for the United States. Very, very good. We want that to happen. By working together on a positive trait, state borders, and economic operation, i believe we can enhance the relation between our two nations to a degree not seen before, certainly at a very, very long time. I think our relationship with mexico is going to get better. Here is a brief summary of what actions are contained in my executive orders the secretary of Homeland Security working with myself and my staff will begin immediate construction of a border wall. [applause] so badly needed. You folks know how badly needed it is. This will also help mexico by deterrent illegal immigration from Central America and by disrupting Violent Cartel networks. As i have said repeatedly to the country, we are going to get the , andnes out, the criminals the drug dealers, and the gangs and gang members and cartel leaders. The day is over when they can stay in our country and we. We are going to get them out fast. And john kelly is going to lead that way. [applause] our order also does the following ends the policy of catch and release at the border. Requires other countries to take back their criminals. They will take them back. Cracks down on sanctuary cities. Offices to target every move those who impose a threat to public safety. Anotherr the hiring of 5000 Border Patrol officers. Of theor the tripling number of ice officers. [applause] and you both do an incredible job, but you need help, you need more. Creates an office of Homeland Security dedicating to supporting the victims of the legal immigrant crime. Dedicated to supporting the victims of illegal immigrant crime. [applause] for years, the media has ignored the stories of americans and lawful residents victimized by open borders. To all of those hurting out there, i repeat to you these words we hear you. We see you. And you will never, ever be ignored again. [applause] as i travel the country, i have the chance to get to know mothers who have lost their children to violence spilling over the border. I want to thank the remembrance project, such incredible people, for giving these families a voice. Angel moms for good reason because they are a voice to protect all of americas children. Died inildren have not vain, believe me. [applause] pundits talk about how enforcing immigration laws can separate illegal immigrant families, but the families they do not talk about are the families of americans. Forever separated from the people they loved. They dont talk about that, ever. As your president , i have no higher duty than to protect the lives of the American People. [applause] first, these families lost their loved ones, then they endured a system that ignored them while at the same time constantly rewarding those who broke the law. For these families, it has been one injustice after another. But that all turns around beginning today. [applause] we are joined here this afternoon by parents whose children were horribly killed by individuals living here illegally. I will now read these parentss names and ask them to stand. Many have become friends of mine over the last two years, and have supported me so dearly, and i appreciate it. Marianne mendoza, who lost her son, Police Sergeant brandon mendoza. [applause] fred and his son james, who lost billie. Billie was freds son and james brother. Killed byife was also an illegal immigrant, somebody somebodyever, ever who should have never, ever been here. [applause] Laurel Wilkerson who lost her. 7yearold son, beautiful josh josh was special. Where is laura . Thank you, laura. Ruiz who lost their young daughter, felicia. Thank you. Beautiful. Thank you very much. Thank you. Who lost his 21yearold son, grant. Thank you, stephen. Others with usy from remembrance and other groups, and these are incredible people who have endured so much and i want to thank everyone for being here. Very, very special people. Thank you. Nothing could ever make their pain go away. But i want you to know, your children will not have lost their lives for no reason. Incredibleet this goal for so many. These were great, young people. And they will always be remembered. Always. We will never forget them. [applause] and to the parents and loved ones, you kept the flame of justice alive with your activism. Keep it going. Now together, we will save thousands and thousands of lives. When it comes to public safety, there is no place for politics. Democrats,ans, no just citizens and good citizens. We once communities and we demand safe communities for everyone. We want respect, we want great schools, we want dignity and equality for everyone. President , i a promise you, for everyone. [applause] we will bridge are divisions, heal our wounds, and unify our country. And if we do that, if we work together, then there is nothing we cannot achieve as americans. The future is limitless. Good luck to our new and brilliant leader at dhs, general john kelly. Thank you. God bless you. And god bless america. Congratulations to john. [applause] today on cspan, washington journal is next. Call in with your comments on todays news. And later, live coverage of the bulletin of the atomic scientists as they update the time on their doomsday clock. And live coverage from the republican retreat in philadelphia where we will be expecting trump at noon eastern, Vice President pence at 2 30, and british Prime Minister theresa may at 3 30. In about an hour, j david cox, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees on the trumpet administrations federal hiring freeze. And Family ResourceCouncil President tony perkins on abortion policy in the trouble white house. A nation without orders is not a nation. Beginning today, the United States of america gets back control. Host good morning, everyone, on this january, january on this january 26. Trump issuing executive orders on immigration and he wants the wall built within months and calling for increased Border Patrol agents. He plans to issue orders cutting off funding to cities that do not report undocumented immigrants