President Trump used the word “we” more than one hundred times in his speech to the joint session of Congress convened Tuesday night, according to a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery.
Trump’s address, which stressed national unity, contained 106 uses of the word “we” and 224 combined uses of “we” and “our” and “us.”
Despite his critics’ persistent charges of divisiveness, Trump began by telling Americans, “I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength.”
Referring to law enforcement, Trump declared, “We must build bridges of cooperation and trust –- not drive the wedge of disunity and division.”
On immigration reform, Trump said, “If we are guided by the well-being of American citizens then I believe Republicans and Democrats can work together to achieve an outcome that has eluded our country for decades.”
Even in discussing healthcare reform, Trump called on Republicans and Democrats to “join forces,” remarking, “On this and so many other things, Democrats and Republicans should get together and unite for the good of our country, and for the good of the American people.”
As his speech concluded, Trump outlined his belief that the country can only be made great again by working together.
“We are one people, with one destiny. We all bleed the same blood. We all salute the same flag. And we are all made by the same God,” he said.
Emily Jashinsky is a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner.
