Plans to craig u. S. Shale in a nod to investors. And the seller accepts spread across america. Lloyd blankfein wishes it wasnt the only shadow across the country. Tweet just thes latest in a series of suggestions that perhaps the Investor Community is quickly losing patience with the Trump Administration, and the lack of progress made when it comes to policy reform. His tweet taking federal aim at the president overnight. We also had commentary from ray dalio, the head of bridgewater, the Worlds Largest hedge fund, saying hes quite concerned about levels of risk. Ray dalio in the past few weeks said investors should put 10 of their money and save havens like gold and the yen. We are looking at perhaps the opportunity to turn a new page for the president. He is just about to step out on stage, about to deliver an address to the nation here in arlington, virginia. , hinted at by james mattis over the weekend to announce perhaps the adding of troops to afghanistan. We will listen into what the president has to say. Pres. Trump Vice President pence, secretary of state tillerson, members of the cabinet general dunford, deputy secretary shannon, and colonel duggan. Thank you to the men and women of fort myer and every member of the United States military at home and abroad. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of our brave sailors who are injured in loss sea, a tragic collision at as well as to those conducting the search and recovery efforts. I and here tonight to lay out our path forward in afghanistan and south asia. But before i provide the details of our new strategy, i want to say a few words to the Service Members here with us tonight. To those watching from their posts, and all americans listening at home. Since the founding of our republic, our country has produced a special class of heroes whose selflessness, courage, and resolve is. Nmatched in Human History american patriots from every generation have given their last breath on the battlefield for our nation and for our freedom. Although their lives were cut their in there deeds deeds, they established immortality. We can find the inspiration our country needs to unify, to heal, and to remain one nation, under god. The men and women of our military operate as one team with one shared mission, and one shared sense of purpose. They transcend every line of creed andethnicity, color to serve together and sacrifice together in absolutely perfect cohesion. That is because all servicemembers are brothers and sisters. They are all part of the same family. It is called the american family. I take the same mouse, fight for the same flag they take the fight for the same flag, and live under the same law. They are bound together by mutual trust and selfless devotion to our nation and each other. The soldier understands what we as a nation often forget, that a wound in fig did inflicted upon a Single Member of our undmunity is a wo inflicted upon us all. 11 part of america hurts, we all hurt. When one citizen suffers an injustice, we all suffer together. Loyalty to our nation demands loyalty to one another. Love for america requires love for all of its people. When we open our hearts to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice, no place for bigotry, and no tolerance for hate. They young went the young men and women we send to fight our wars abroad deserve to return to a country that is not at war with itself at home. We cannot remain a force for peace in the world. At ease with each other. As we send our bravest to defeat enemies overseas, and we will always win, let us find the courage to heal our divisions within. Let us make a simple promise to the men and women we ask to fight in our name that when they , they home from battle will find a country that has renewed the sacred bonds of love and loyalty that unite us together as one. The resilience and skill of our military and allies throughout the world, horrors on the scale of september 11, nobody can ever forget that, on ourt been repeated shores, but we must acknowledge the reality that i will say tonight, that nearly 16 years er the seller temperature september 11 attacks come after the sacrifice of blood, the American People are weary of war without victory. Nowhere is this more evident than with the war in afghanistan. The longest war in american history, 17 years. I share the American Peoples frustration. I also share their frustration over a Foreign Policy that has spent too much time, energy, money, and most importantly lives, trying to rebuild countries in our own image instead of securing our security interests above all other considerations. That is why shortly after my inauguration, i directed secretary of defense matters and my National Security team to undertake a comprehensive review of all Strategic Options in afghanistan in south and south asia. My original instinct was to pull out. And historically, i like following my instincts. But all my life, ive heard that decisions are much different when you sit behind a desk in the oval office. In other words, when you are president of the United States. In great afghanistan detail and from every conceivable angle. After many meetings over many months, we held our final meeting last friday at camp david with my cabinet and generals to complete our strategy. I arrived at three fundamental conclusions about americas core interests in afghanistan. First, our nation must seek an honorable and enduring outcome worthy the of the tremendous sacrifices that have been made, especially the sacrifices of lives. The men and women who serve our nation in combat deserve a plan for victory. They deserve the tools they need and the trust they have earned to fight and to win. Second, the consequences of a rapid exit are both predictable unacceptable. 9 11, the worst terrorist attack in our history, was planned and directed from afghanistan, because that country was ruled that a government that gave comfort and shelter to terrorists. A hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum that terrorists, including isis and al qaeda, which instantly fill, just as happened before september 11. 2011, america hastily and mistakenly withdrew from iraq. As a result, our hardwon gains slipped back into the hands of terrorist enemies. Our soldiers watched as cities they had fought for and bled to liberate and won were occupied by a terrorist group called eisukes isis. The vacuum we left behind gave safe haven for isis to spread, grow, recruit, and launch attacks. We cannot repeat in afghanistan the mistakes our leaders made in iraq. Third and finally, i concluded that the security threats we face in afghanistan and in the broader region are immense. Today, 20 u. S. Designated foreign terrorist organizations are active in afghanistan and pakistan. The highest concentration in any in the world. Re for its part, pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror. The threat is worse because pakistan and india are two Nuclear Armed states whose tense relations threatened to spiral into conflict. And that could happen. No one denies that we have inherited a challenging and troubling situation in afghanistan. And south asia. But we do not have the luxury of going back in time and making different or better decisions. When i became president , i was very complexnd hand, but i fully knew what i was getting into. Big and intricate problems. One way or another, these problems will be solved. And in the end, we will win. We must address the reality of the world as it exists right now , the threats we face, and the confronting of all of the , and extremelyay predictable consequences of a hasty withdrawal. We need look no further than last weeks file, vicious attack in barcelona to understand that terror groups will stop at nothing to commit the mass murder of innocent men, women, and children. You saw it for yourself. Horrible. As i outlined in my speech in saudi arabia three months ago, america and our partners are committed to stripping terrorists of their territory, cutting off their funding, and exposing the false allure of their evil ideologists. Slaughter who innocent people will find no glory in this life or the next. They are nothing but thugs and criminals and predators, and thats right, losers. Working alongside our allies, we will break their will, dry up their recruitment, keep them from crossing our borders, and yes, we will defeat them, and we will defeat them handily. In afghanistan and pakistan, americas interests are clear. We must stop the resurgence of that enablean terrorists to threaten and we must stop Nuclear Materials from getting into the hands of terrorists and be used against us from anywhere in the world. But to prosecute this war, we will learn from history. As a result of our comprehensive review, american strategy in afghanistan and south asia will change dramatically in the following ways. A core pillar of our new strategy is a shift from a basedased approach to one on conditions. I have said it many times how counterproductive it is for the u. S. To announce in advance the dates we tend to advance our begin military options. Not talk about numbers of troops or our plans for further military activities. On the ground, not arbitrary timetables, will guide our strategy from now on. Americas enemies must never know our plans or believe they can wait us out. I will not say when we are going to attack, but attack we will. Another fundamental pillar of our new strategy is the integration of all instruments of american power. Diplomatic, economic, and military, toward a successful outcome. Effectiveter an military effort, perhaps it will be possible to have a politicals sentiment that includes elements of the taliban and in afghanistan, but nobody knows if for when that will ever happen. America will continue in support for the Afghan Government, and the afghan military, as they confront the taliban, in the field. Ultimately it is up to the people of afghanistan to take ownership of their future, to toern their society, and achieve an everlasting peace. Friend, buttner and we will not dictate to the Afghan People how to live our govern their own complex society. We are not nationbuilding again. We are killing terrorists. Tiller of our new strategy is to change the approach and how to deal with pakistan. We can no longer be silent about pakistans safe havens for terrorists organizations, the taliban, and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. Has much to gain from partnering with our effort in afghanistan. It has much to lose by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists. In the past, pakistan has been a valued partner. Our militaries have worked together against common enemies. Pakistan of people pakistani people have suffered greatly from terrorism and extremism. We recognize those contributions and sacrifices. But pakistan has also shelter the same organizations that tried every single day to kill our people. We have been paying pakistan billions and billions of dollars. The same tim they are housing the terrorists we are fighting. Change, will have to and that will change immediately. No partnership can surprise ofvived a harboring terrorists and targeting u. S. Military. It is time for pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to. Ivilization, order, and peace another critical part of the south asia strategy for america is to further develop its Strategic Partnership with india, the Worlds Largest democracy and a key security and economic partner of the u. S. We appreciate indias important contributions to stability in afghanistan, but india makes billions of dollars in trade with the United States, and we want them to help us more with afghanistan, especially in the area of economic assistance. We are committed to pursuing our shared objectives for peace and security in south asia. And the Broderick Indo pacific region. Finally, my administration will ensure that you, the brave peoplers of the american will have the necessary tools of rules and engagement to make this strategy work, and work effectively, and were quickly. I already lifted the restrictions the Previous Administration based on our war fighters that prevented the secretary of defense and commanders in the field from fully and swiftly waging battle against the enemy. Micromanagement from washington dc does not win battles. The are drawing upon judgment and expertise of water wartime commanders and frontline soldiers, acting in real time with Real Authority and with a Clear Mission to defeat the enemy. Thats why we will also expand authority for American Armed forces to target the terrorist and criminal networks that swow violence throughout afghanistan. They need to know that no place is beyond the reach of american might and american arms. Retribution will be fast and. Aserful we lift restrictions and expand authorities in the field, we are already seeing dramatic results defeatcampaign to isis, including the liberation. F mosul since my inauguration, we have achieved recordbreaking success regard. We will also maximize sanctions and other financial and Law Enforcement actions against these networks to eliminate their ability to export terror. America, commits its warriors to battle we must ensure they have, every weapon to apply swift, decisive, and overwhelming force. Our troops will fight to win. We will fight to win. From now on, victory will have a clear definition. Enemies, our obliterating isis, crushing al qaeda, preventing the taliban from taking over afghanistan, mass terrorg attacks across america before they emerge. We will ask nato allies and Global Partners to support our strategy with additional troop and funding increases. We are confident they will. I have made clear that our allies and partners much contribute much more money to our collective defense. And they have done so. In this struggle, the heaviest burden will continue to be borne by the good people of afghanistan and their courageous to armed forces hear as the Prime Minister of afghanistan has promised, we will participate in Economic Development to help to freight the cost of this war to us. Afghanistan is fighting to defend their country against the same enemies who threaten us. The stronger the Afghan Security forces become, the less we will have to do. Afghans will that and build their own nation and defined their own future. We want them to succeed. But we will no longer use American Military might to construct democracies in faraway lands or try to rebuild other countries in our own image. Those days are now over. Instead, we will work with allies and partners to protect shared interests. We are not asking others to change their way of life, but to pursue common goals that allow our children to live better and safer lives. This principled really will guide our decisions moving forward. Military power alone will not bring peace to afghanistan or stop the terrorist threat arising in that country, but strategically applied force aims to create the conditions for a political process to achieve a lasting peace. America will work with the Afghan Government as long as we see determination and progress. However, our commitment is not unlimited. And our support is not a blank check. Afghanistannt of must carry their share of the military, political, and economic burden. The American People expect to see real reforms, real progress, and real results. Unlimited is not unlimited. Not we will keep our eyes wide open. Promises, iy my will remain steadfast in protecting american lives and interests. In this effort, we will make common cost with any nation that chooses to fight and stand alongside us against this global threat. Heed. Ists, take america will never let up until you are dealt a lasting defeat. Under my administration, many billions of dollars more is being spent on our military. This includes vast amounts being split spent on our Nuclear Arsenal and missile defense. In every generation, we have faced down evil and we have always prevailed. We prevailed because we know who we are and what we are fighting for. Arefar from where we gathered tonight, hundreds of thousands of americas greatest patriots lay in eternal rest at Arlington National cemetery. There is more courage, sacrifice, and love in those howley grounds then in any other spot on the face of fear. Many of those who have fought and died in afghanistan and listed in the months after september 11th, 2001. They volunteered for a simple reason they loved america and were determined to protect her. Now, we must secure the cause for which they gave their lives. We must unite to defend america from its enemies abroad. We must restore the bonds of loyalty among our citizens at ane, and we must achieve honorable and enduring outcome worthy of the enormous price that so many have paid. And in much to come, all of them will honor the sacrifice of every fallen hero, lovedfamily who lost a one, and every Wounded Warrior who shed their blood in defense of our great nation. With our resolve, we will ensure youryour service and families will bring about the defeat of our enemies and the arrival of peace. We will push onward to victory with power in our hearts, courage in our souls, and everlasting pride in each and every one of you. Bless our may god military, and may god bless the United States of america. Thank you very much. [applause] haidi u. S. President trump wrapping up his speech, delivering a new chapter on the nowtegy in afghanistan, almost 16 years after the u. S. 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