mrs. angel. your boundless heart inspires us all. [applause] president trump: thank you very much. from our earliest days, americans of faith have uplifted our nation. this evening we are joined by sister deirdre vern. sister byrne is a retired army surgeon who served for nearly 30 years. on september 11th 2001 the sister raced to ground zero. through smoke and debris, she administered first aid and comfort to all. today she runs a medical clinic serving the poor in our nation s capital. sister, thank you for your lifetime of service.