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\"We\u2019ve put China on notice that we will no longer tolerate their unfair and abusive trade practices. And the United States military will ensure the freedom of navigation on the Seven Seas around the world. (Applause.) [...]<\/p>
Beyond that, from the outset of this administration, this President also stood strong against North Korean aggression, and now North Korea is at the negotiating table. As I stand before you today, there\u2019s no more nuclear tests, no more threats against America. Three historic meetings have taken place. And thanks to the leadership of this President, North Korea\u2019s leader also promised to return the remains of all fallen U.S. service members in the Korean War. (Applause.)<\/p>\n
And, I have to tell you, the national commander mentioned that I\u2019m not only the father of a Marine but I\u2019m the son of a Korean combat veteran. And I have to tell you \u2014 and I told the President this, and he never gave me any greater honor than when he allowed me to represent him when the remains of the first 55 soldiers returned to American soil in Hawaii in July of last year.<\/p>\n
Watching those 55 small, flag-draped caskets come off the plane was an extraordinary experience. We brought back \u2014 we brought back our heroes, and there\u2019s more to come. We received then word that the very first soldier that was identified was Army Master Sergeant Charles H. McDaniel, of Vernon, Indiana. And now, the Master Sergeant is resting at home, where he belongs. (Applause.)<\/p>\n
At this point, more than two dozen have been identified and restored to their families and their communities. And I want to assure you that as we continue negotiations with North Korea, as we continue to seek peace on the Korean Peninsula, the denuclearization of North Korea, this President and this administration will not rest until we bring all our boys home from the Korean War. (Applause.)\"<\/p>", "quote": null, "citation": "