00:14Good afternoon and welcome to the White House. I would like to extend warm welcome to our Vice
00:23President, J.D. Vance, and his wife, Usha. Welcome. It is our pleasure to join today by Secretary
00:32McMahon, Mrs. Huxett, and I'm also honored to welcome Mrs. Melody Wolf and Lorraine Hawk,
00:41and to my Chief of Staff, Hailey Harrison, who is preparing to welcome her second child
00:48onto the world. Hailey, you are a wonderful mother, and I wish you and your growing family
00:54all great things. I often think about the brave people who make the ultimate sacrifice for our
01:04freedom. When I went to honor the fallen service members from the 103rd Sustainment Command at
01:14Dover Air Force Base last March, I realized that words cannot comfort the all-consuming grief that
01:23family members and mothers in particular experience. The loss is overwhelming. Although I understand the
01:34deep pride these families feel in their loved ones' service to our great republic, I cannot fathom the
01:42depth of their sorrow. A mother is awestruck when she welcomes her child into the world. After nine months,
01:54the miracle of life creates a fascinating bond between mother and child. With each breath, day by day,
02:03this bond deepens, bringing forth emotions never felt before. Quite frankly, these are emotions understood
02:14only by women. Only a mother can carry this type of powerful connection with her child, which is also
02:23too profound for words. This is a time of military conflict for America, and whereby we honor our selfless
02:35and valiant service members regularly. Today is the day we hold their mothers in the highest regard.
02:43It is these military mothers who find themselves alone, awake their thoughts in the darkest hours
02:52of the night. Of course, we must also remember the mothers with a spouse overseas, praying for a safe return
03:02so their family can become whole once again. At the very heart of America's strength lies the boundless love
03:12and quiet power of mothers. We are the most devoted teachers, gently nurturing empathy, inspiring dreams,
03:22and guiding our children towards goodness. We help them rise with courage when life grows difficult.
03:31In every hug, every story read at bedtime, and every sacrifice made without complaint,
03:39mothers build the moral foundation of our families. In doing so, America's mothers help build the soul of our nation.
03:51I pray you find enduring strength as your loved one serves in defense of our freedom.
04:01Most know my husband as the strong commander-in-chief, but his empathy transcends the role
04:09and shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.
04:23Distinguished guests, please join me with a warm welcome for our president, Donald J. Trump.
04:36Thank you very much Dr.
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