Live: Trump asks US Congress to support fight against ISIS, Al-Qaeda

Trump delivered his first State of the Union address a year after completing his one-year term.

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United States President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address in Washington DC on Wednesday to a joint session of the United States Congress. The speech comes a year after the president completed his one-year term. 

Here are the live updates:

31 January 2018

09:10 IST

The people dreamed this country. The people built this country, & it’s the people who are making America great again...Our nation will forever be safe & strong & proud & mighty & free!

09:09 IST

They work in every trade.  They sacrifice to raise a family.  They care for our children at home.  They defend our flag abroad.  They are strong moms and brave kids.  They are firefighters, police officers, border agents, medics, and Marines. 

09:09 IST

A people whose heroes live not only in the past, but all around us -- defending hope, pride, and defending the American way: Trump

09:09 IST

And freedom stands tall over one more monument:  this one.  This Capitol.  This living monument to the American people

09:05 IST

Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation.  I will not repeat the mistakes of past administrations that got us into this very dangerous position

09:02 IST

 It was that same yearning for freedom that nearly 250 years ago gave birth to a special place called America

08:52 IST

Trump remembers Otto Warmbier and his honours his family. 

08:51 IST

We need only look at the depraved character of the North Korean regime to understand the nature of the nuclear threat it could pose to America and our allies.

08:51 IST

 I am asking the Congress to address the fundamental flaws in the terrible Iran nuclear deal. 

08:51 IST

America stands with the people of Iran in their courageous struggle for freedom: Trump

08:50 IST

Last month, I also took an action endorsed unanimously by the Senate just months before:  I recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

08:50 IST

Last month, I also took an action endorsed unanimously by the Senate just months before:  I recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

08:50 IST

I am asking Congress to ensure in the fight against ISIS and Al-Qaeda, we have all necessary power to detain terrorist wherever we track them down, wherever we find them. From now on, that will be Guantanamo Bay: Trump

08:45 IST

 Terrorists are not merely criminals.  They are unlawful enemy combatants.  And when captured overseas, they should be treated like the terrorists they are: Trump

08:40 IST

I am proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated almost 100 percent of the territory once held by these killers in Iraq and Syria: Trump

08:34 IST

These reforms will also support our response to the terrible crisis of opioid and drug addiction

08:31 IST

• The first pillar of our framework generously offers a path to citizenship for 1.8 million illegal immigrants who were brought here by their parents at a young age. 
•  The second pillar fully secures the border.  That means building a wall on the Southern border, and it means hiring more heroes like CJ to keep our communities safe
• The third pillar ends the visa lottery -- a program that randomly hands out green cards without any regard for skill, merit, or the safety of our people.
• The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by ending chain migration. 

08:30 IST

Trump speaks on the four-pillar framework

08:29 IST

It's time to move towards a merit-based American system, who'll love our nation. 

08:25 IST

My duty, and the sacred duty of every elected official in this chamber, is to defend Americans -- to protect their safety, their families, their communities, and their right to the American Dream: Trump 

08:18 IST

Tonight, I am calling on the Congress to finally close the deadly loopholes that have allowed MS-13, and other criminals gangs to break into our country.

08:17 IST

As tax cuts create new jobs, let us invest in workforce development and job training.  Let us open great vocational schools so our future workers can learn a craft and realize their full potential: Trump

08:16 IST

Together, we can reclaim our building heritage.  We will build gleaming new roads, bridges, highways, railways, and waterways across our land.  And we will do it with American heart, American hands, and American grit. 

08:15 IST

America is a nation of builders. I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable, and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve: Trump

08:12 IST

The era of economic surrender is over. We will protect American workers and American intellectual property, through strong enforcement of our trade rules.

08:11 IST

"My top priority is to reduce the prices of prescription drug. Prices will come down drastically. Watch," Trump 

08:11 IST

We also believe that patients with terminal conditions, terminal illness should have access to experimental treatments immediately that could potentially save their lives: Trump

08:07 IST

Many car companies are now building and expanding plants in the United States -- something we have not seen for decades. They are roaring back. They want to be in the United States of America. 

08:06 IST

We've ended the war on beautiful clean coal. We're now an exporter of energy to the world: Trump

08:04 IST

We are serving our brave veterans, including giving our veterans choice in their healthcare decisions: Trump on VA Accountability Act

08:03 IST

Last Congress passed the landmark VA Employment act. 

08:03 IST

Americans love their country. And they deserve a Government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return. For the last year, we have sought to restore the bonds of trust between our citizens and their Government: Trump

08:02 IST

Trump introduces Preston Sharp.

"Sharp introduced us to the FandFchallenge. His efforts have resulted in the placement of more than 40,000 American flags and red carnations on our soldiers’ graves.  Thank you Preston for joining us at this year’s"

08:01 IST

In America, we know that faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, are the center of the American life. Our motto is 'in God we trust': Trump

08:00 IST

 And we celebrate our police, our military, and our amazing veterans as heroes who deserve our total and unwavering support

07:59 IST

This is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American Dream.  So to every citizen watching at home tonight -- no matter where you have been, or where you come from, this is your time.

- Trump

07:57 IST

Apple will be investing 380 billion in advancements and hire 20,000 Americans: Trump

07:56 IST

3 million workers have gotten tax-cut bonuses. 

07:55 IST

"As we rebuild America’s strength and confidence at home, we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad," said Trump.

07:55 IST

"We slashed the business tax rate from 35 percent all the way down to 21 percent, so American companies can compete and win against anyone in the world," said Trump

07:52 IST

This April will be the last time you ever file under the old broken system -- and millions of Americans will have more take-home pay starting next month.

07:52 IST

To lower tax rates for hardworking Americans, we nearly doubled the standard deduction for everyone.  Now, the first $24,000 earned by a married couple is completely tax-free. We also doubled the child tax credit: Trump

07:51 IST

I call upon all of us to set aside our differences to seek common ground and to summon the unity we need to deliver for the people, this is really the key, these are the people we are elected to serve: Trump

07:50 IST

A new tide of optimism already sweeping our land, each day since we have gone forward with a clear and righteous vision to make America great again for all Americans: US President Donald J Trump

07:49 IST

2.4 million new jobs created last year. After ages, we're seeing rise in wages. 

07:49 IST

2.4 million new jobs created last year. After ages, we're seeing rise in wages. 

07:49 IST

2.4 million new jobs created last year. After ages, we're seeing rise in wages. 

07:43 IST

Washington DC: President of the United States Donald J Trump arrives to deliver 2018 State of the Union Address

07:43 IST

Washington DC: President of the United States Donald J Trump arrives to deliver 2018 State of the Union Address

07:43 IST

Washington DC: President of the United States Donald J Trump arrives to deliver 2018 State of the Union Address

07:43 IST

Washington DC: President of the United States Donald J Trump arrives to deliver 2018 State of the Union Address