00:00Yes, so I saw some reporting, again bad reporting this morning, that we had formally requested an extension of the
00:06ceasefire.
00:06That is not true at this moment.
00:08We remain very much engaged in these negotiations, in these talks.
00:13You heard from the vice president directly and the president this week that these conversations are productive and ongoing, and
00:19that's where we are right now.
00:20I've also seen some reporting about the potentiality for in-person discussions.
00:24Again, those discussions are being had, but nothing is official until you hear it from us here at the White
00:29House.
00:30But we feel good about the prospects of a deal.
00:32The president mentioned that in his interview yesterday, and it's obviously in the best interest of Iran to meet the
00:38president's demands.
00:39I think he's made his red lines in these negotiations very clear to the other side, and so we are
00:45continuing to see how these conversations go.
00:47I will never set timelines on behalf of the president of the United States, but with respect to the blockade,
00:52as you know, it has been fully implemented, and it's being enforced against vessels of all nations entering or departing
01:00Iranian ports.
01:01I want to make that point clear.
01:02I've seen some misreporting on that as well.
01:04This includes all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
01:08And our U.S. forces in the region are supporting the freedom of navigation for vessels that are transiting the
01:14strait to and from non-Iranian ports.
01:17So I know some in the press were confused about that.
01:19We are supporting the freedom of navigation, just not with respect to any tanker or vessel that would benefit the
01:26economy of Iran as these negotiations continue.
01:29As you know, this year we celebrate America's 250th birthday in honor of this historic occasion.
01:36President Trump and the Department of Interior will submit plans for the United States Triumphal Arc,
01:41which will be an architectural masterpiece to celebrate our history right here in Washington, D.C.
01:47This is a rendering of the arc for you.
01:51Thank you, Peter.
01:52It's quite beautiful, as you can see, and this monumental arc will beam at 250 feet tall in honor of
02:00250 years and stand on ground that is currently empty green space in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island,
02:07a man-made island in the Potomac River managed by the National Park Service.
02:11The United States Triumphal Arc will be outfitted with beautiful artwork and depictions celebrating the success of the American people
02:18over our 250-year history and the enduring triumph of the American spirit.
02:23Long after everyone in this room is gone, our children and grandchildren will remain inspired by this national monument.
02:30Beginning construction this year on the architectural arc is a fitting way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
02:38Great nations build beautiful structures that cultivate national pride and love of country.
02:43And this triumphal arc should be a project that all Americans of all political persuasions can support because it's a
02:49monument for every American to celebrate 250 years of our nation's proud history.
02:54And again, the plans for this will be submitted tomorrow.
02:56We'll have many more announcements with respect to our 250th anniversary in the coming months as we look forward to
03:03the 4th of July.
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