Trump calls foreign trip a ‚home run‘ in remarks to US troops<\/b>
\nPresident Trump, addressing US troops at Sigonella Naval Air Station in Italy in the final event of his first foreign trip, called his international tour \u201ca home run.\u201d
\u201cI think we hit a home run no matter where we are, \u201d the president said.
He also again said that money is pouring into NATO, though he did not offer details on any specific new commitments that have been made by NATO countries. He also reiterated the U. S. commitment to the North Atlantic alliance.
\u201cMoney is actually starting to pour into NATO from countries that would not have been doing what they’re doing now, had I not been elected, I can tell you that, \u201d the president said. „We are behind NATO all the way. All of us will be more safe and secure if everyone fulfills their obligations, the way they’re supposed to, right?\u201d
Reflecting on the G-7 summit over the last two days, the president said it was productive.
\u201cIt was a tremendously productive meeting where I strengthened America’s bonds. We have great bonds with other countries. We concluded a historic week for our country, \u201d he said.
The president also expressed optimism about the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, recalling his visit to Israel and his meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem, a city he noted is \u201cso precious to so many.\u201d
\u201c [Abbas] assured me he’s willing to reach for peace with Israel in good faith, and I believe he will, and Israeli [Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu, he assured me that he’s ready to reach for peace. He’s a friend of mine and he means it, \u201d he said.
At one point during the speech, the president seemed to be referencing the sound of an approaching helicopter and pondered aloud about who it was \u2013 again mispronouncing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe \u2019s name in speculating it could be him or \u201cJustin from Canada, \u201d an apparent reference to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau .
The president thanked the troops and their families for their service to the country and vowed that the U. S. will \u201cwin\u201d the fight against terrorism .
\u201cTerrorism is a threat. Bad threat, “ he said. „Together we’ll overcome this threat, we’ll win.\u201d
First lady Melania Trump introduced the president to the troops, telling the crowd that it has been a \u201cvery special\u201d trip for her and a success for her husband in his role as president.
\u201cWe had a great time here. We did a lot of great stuff, \u201d she said. \u201cMy husband worked very hard on behalf of our country. I am very proud of him. This trip has also been incredible for me as first lady.\u201d<\/p>\n

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