"I'm sorry to keep everybody waiting. 16 months ago in April of 2023 I launched my campaign for president of the United States."
"The naysayers told us that we were climbing a glass version of Mount Impossible."
"The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is not just a distant issue but one that has direct repercussions for the safety and prosperity of American families."
"We are at a critical juncture where we must decide whether to continue fueling the flames of war or to seek meaningful dialogue and resolution."
"I'm never gonna forget that not just for what you did for my campaign, but for the sacrifices you made because you love our country."
"We can choose to continue down the path of escalating conflict, or we can embrace a new approach that seeks to resolve disputes through negotiation and mutual understanding."
"You showed everyone that democracy is still possible here."
"Today, I'm here to tell you that I will not allow your efforts to go to waste."
"I will leverage your tremendous accomplishments to serve the ideals that we share."
"The ideals of peace, of prosperity, of freedom, of health—all the ideals that motivated my campaign."
"The current administration's policies have exacerbated tensions with Russia."
"They have failed to address the underlying issues driving the conflict in Ukraine."