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Published on 04-02-2019 06:01 PM
Remarks by President Trump at 2019 Prison Reform Summit and FIRST STEP Act Celebration
Issued on: April 1, 2019
Washington, DC - - Today, the U.S. White House published the following transcript of Remarks by President Trump at 2019 Prison Reform Summit and FIRST STEP Act Celebration:
East Room
6:01 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. Please. Thank you. We are very honored to be joined by our incredible Vice President. Mike — please, stand up, Mike. (Applause.) Mike Pence.
Today we’re here to celebrate the truly extraordinary bipartisan — that’s a very pleasant word — (applause) — that’s a pleasant word — achievement of the FIRST STEP Act. Very important. This landmark legislation will give countless current and former prisoners a second chance at life and a new opportunity to contribute to their communities, their states, and their nations. And that’s what they’re doing. Many distinguished — (applause) — that’s true. (Applause.)
Many distinguished guests are here with us for today’s — really, this is a ceremony that’s something that’s very special. And I want to just recognize a few of them: Attorney General William Barr. Thank you. (Applause.)
A man doing a great job — Secretary Alex Acosta. (Applause.) Where’s Alex?
Ben Carson. Ben. HUD. (Applause.) Setting records over at HUD. Really good, Ben. I’m proud of you.
Secretary Rick Perry — former Governor
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