Trump lays out his national security agenda

Published March 1, 2017 12:02pm ET



TRUMP’S CONGRESSIONAL ADDRESS: In a speech that stuck to the script, both literally and figuratively, President Trump reiterated his campaign promises, reined in his combative tone, and sought to rally the country with stab at soaring rhetoric. “Each American generation passes the torch of truth, liberty and justice, in an unbroken chain all the way down to the present. That torch is now in our hands. And we will use it to light up the world,” Trump said. “I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength, and it is a message deeply delivered from my heart.”

The speech, which the president read from a teleprompter with few of his trademark off-the-cuff interjections, was widely seen as moderate and compassionate in tone. He provided no new details on his policy priorities, but here’s a quick review of national security:

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