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It is still one of the proudest moments in my life, because with hard work and determination I was able to achieve my own American dream. After 10 years of paperwork and patience, I studied for the test in 2006 and became an American citizen. Living and working in the land of opportunity was a dream come true, but I wanted more. I arrived in the United States when I was 26 years old. It is because of you that I am standing here today. I want to take the moment to thank my mother and father for all that they have done for our family. My parents worked very hard to ensure our family could not only leave and prosper in America, but also contribute to a nation that allows for people to arrive with a dream and make it reality. As I grew older it became my goal to move to the United States and follow my dream of working in the fashion industry. Growing up as a young child in Slovenia, which was under communist rule at the time, I always heard about an amazing place called America - a land that stood for freedom and opportunity. We must make sure that women are heard and that the American dream continues to thrive. When I was judging the entries, I reflected on the impact of women’s voices in our nation’s story, and how proud I would be to cast my vote again for Donald this November. The exhibit called on children from across the country to send art honoring the meaning of this important time in women’s history. Yesterday, on the north lawn of the White House, we unveiled an exhibit dedicated to women’s suffrage. Speaking of strength and determination, we recently celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment.
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It has been inspiring to see what the people of our great nation will do for one another, especially when we are at our most fragile. People were eager to share ideas, resources, and support of all kinds with neighbors and strangers alike. Businesses stepped up, and volunteers stepped in.
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It is in times like this that we will look back and tell our grandchildren that through kindness and compassion, strength and determination, we were able to restore the promise of our future. I have been moved by the way Americans have come together in such an unfamiliar and often frightening situation.
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Despite the risk to yourselves and your own families, you put our country first and my husband and I are grateful. I want to extend my gratitude to all of the health care professionals, front line workers and teachers who stepped up in these difficult times. Donald will not rest until he has done all he can to take care of everyone impacted by this terrible pandemic. My husband’s administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment or vaccine available to everyone. I know many people are anxious and some feel helpless. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one and my prayers are with those who are ill or suffering. The invisible enemy, Covid-19, swept across our beautiful country and impacted all of us. I want to acknowledge the fact that since March, our lives have changed drastically. We were humbled by the incredible support then and we are still grateful today. And we know it is you who will carry us through again. We know it was you who elected him to be commander in chief.
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I know I speak for my husband and the entire family when I say we have not forgotten the incredible people who were willing to take a chance on the businessman who has never worked in politics. It’s real today as it was four years ago. He had the energy and enthusiasm for (someone) who should lead this nation. Good evening, it seems like just yesterday that we were at our first convention, where my husband accepted the Republican nomination and then became our 45th president of the United States. Read first lady Melania Trump’s speech from the 2020 Republican National Convention, according to a logged transcript:
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