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UNITED NATIONS — In a powerful nationalist speech to the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday, President Trump gave a full-throated defense of his “America First” agenda and called for other nations to emphasize their sovereignty as the foundation for international cooperation. “In America the people govern, the people rule, and the people are sovereign. I was elected not to take power, but to give power to the American people where it belongs,” he said, adding that his administration was “renewing this founding principle of sovereignty.”

However, Trump made it clear that “America First” does not mean “America Alone” and instead explained how other nations should embrace sovereignty as one of the building blocks to international cooperation—arguing that the U.N.’s strength is magnified when nation-states are “strong, independent, and free.”

“As President of the United States I will always put America first, just like you as the leaders of your countries will always and should always put your countries first,” he said to a rare moment of applause.

“All responsible leaders have an obligation to serve their own citizens, and the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition,” he said.

Since the departure of White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon in August, it has been unclear to what extent Trump remains committed to the agenda that got him elected. He has increased America’s presence in Afghanistan, flip-flopped on the repeal of DACA, and his administration has indicated that the U.S. may not leave the Paris climate accord.

advertisement But the Tuesday address, reportedly drafted by adviser Stephen Miller—one of the few remaining economic nationalists in the administration and the adviser responsible for Trump’s similarly strong speech in July—was a return to form and a speech likely to meet with approval from Trump’s “America First” base.

“As long as I hold this office, I will defend America’s interests above all else, but in fulfilling our obligations to our own nations we also realize that it’s in everyone’s interests to seek a future where all nations can be sovereign, prosperous and secure,” he said.

In the roughly 40-minute address, Trump praised the founding ideas of the U.N. and noted the U.S.’s role in its founding—but warned that under his watch, the U.S. would not be taken advantage of under the guise of globalism and international friendship.

“The United States will forever be a great friend to the world and especially to its allies,” he said, but warned, “We can no longer be taken advantage of or enter into a one-sided deal where the United States gets nothing in return.”

In particular, he criticized the Obama-era Iran deal as “an embarrassment” to the U.S and warned, “I don’t think you’ve heard the end of it.” The administration will decide in October whether or not to declare Iran in compliance with the deal, and Trump has indicated he will not declare the Islamic Republic as in compliance.

Yet Trump also called for countries to work together, to stand side-by-side and not just co-exist. In particular, he called on the international community to act on rogue regimes such as Iran and North Korea.

“If the righteous many do not confront the wicked few then evil will triumph,” he said. He also had tough words for North Korea in particular, warning that the U.S. will “totally destroy” the regime if attacked.

“Rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and his regime,” Trump said, referring to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

But balancing his defense of “America First” with outreach to the international community, Trump finished his speech on a conciliatory note, calling for the international community to give a resolute, united message to the world:

So let this be our mission and let this be our message to the world: We will fight together, sacrifice together and stand together for peace, for freedom, for justice, for family, for humanity and for the almighty God who made us all.

"“In America the people govern, the people rule, and the people are sovereign. I was elected not to take power, but to give power to the American people where it belongs,” he said, adding that his administration was “renewing this founding principle of sovereignty.”

That's refreshing, esp. coming from the president!

When I was back in Washington in June lobbying, I told one Congressman we met with, "We don't work for you. You work for us."

I said it in a lighthearted way and he got a chuckle out of it because he agreed.

That's the way it's supposed to work! Unfortunately, for most elected officials back there, it's contrary to what they believe.

"In over 30 years in my experience with the UN, I never heard a bolder or more courageous speech."

Hence the spate of apoplexy on the left (and their inept representation on this forum).....

I think of this one a lot when ever the latest leftist loon feels compelled to highlight their ignorance......urchins, eh?

You used logic.

Leftist loons don't do logic.

If they did, they wouldn't be leftist loons

Second that! No hum-hawing, no wishy-washy blabber, no mushmouthing.......just laid it out there so even the UN libs and msm libs could understand it. Lots of folks are proud of Trump today. Me, for one.

"Those who preach the tenets of these discredited ideologies only contribute to the continued suffering of the people who live under these cruel systems. America stands with every person living under a brutal regime. Our respect for sovereignty is also a call for action. All people deserve a government that cares for their safety, their interests and their well-being, including their prosperity.”

The White House should compile a hard back book of President Trump's speeches. Every one gets better than the one before.

Dare I say my vote for Donald Trump for PoTUS was TBVIEC? hehehehe

I heard a clip of Trump saying that on Hannity's radio broadcast while working on a signal cabinet yesterday, and let out a pretty loud "hell yeah".

I looked over and saw a young lady laughing and she gave me a thumbs up as she waited for a green light. So I waved and said, "thank you." Probably the most fun I've had working on a signal in a while.

Again!

I have seen Trump do the same thing by tweet.

To this point though things are getting a heck of a lot better in my corner of the world. Businesses around here are competing for workers with radio ads 24/7. Starting at that magic $15 an hour. The economy is sure out of the 8 year 0bama stall.....

Or, he's just a huckster who thinks conservatism is what is selling so he is wearing that hat today. I'm hoping its the former.