buses and school buses. public buses and school buses. earlier in devon, the prime minister preparing the way for change, saying it was about keeping up with the science. there is far more risk to the well—being of our children from not going to school and there is from i'm afraid from the disease. 50, that is my priority. on the issue of whether or not to wear masks in some context, we will look at the changing medical evidence as we go on and if we need to change the advice, then, of course we will. tonight, for secondary schools, the details, in areas where transmission of cases is high, compulsory use of face coverings in busy parts of face coverings in busy parts of the school, for all pupils and staff. but, where cases are low, it is up to the school. the clear advice welcomed by one head teachers union. what we have tonight is clarity, that if you are in an area that

is high risk and transmission rates, there is an expectation that young people around school will be wearing the face coverings. equally, there is a flexibility in other areas, working with your staff and governors in community to do what is right in your context. in scotland, pupils are already getting used to the idea. there's quite a few pregnant teachers, so it is helping out... and there's people with underlying health conditions, so, in the long run, it does help everyone else. the government there going further in its advice. adults and pupils in secondary schools should wear face coverings when they're moving around school in areas where distancing is challenging, for example, through corridors or in communal spaces. and, secondly, adults and children aged five and over should wear face coverings on dedicated school transport. northern ireland has issued similar guidelines. health experts say, for teenagers, it makes sense. this virus is spread

by airborne droplets. you get out of the classroom, and the first thing you do is start talking. everybody‘s talking, because guess what? you've had to keep quiet for the last hour. so there is two reasons for a teenager to wear a mask. one is to stop them infecting other people, but also, there is an element of protection against the other kids who are also chattering away as they go along that crowded corridor. this school year brings new habits. each small change adding to the defence. the science and advice running to keep up with the virus. branwen jeffreys, bbc news. $z/starffeed. we're about to hear from mike pompeo. speaking to you from beautifuljerusalem. as pompeo. speaking to you from beautiful jerusalem. as susan's husband and nick's dad, susan and nick are more safe in their

freedoms more secure because president trump has put is america first vision into action. it may not have made him popular in every form as president eisenhower said, for all we cherish and justly desire for ourselves and children, the securing of peace is his first requisite. the primary constitutional function is ensuring your family and mine are safe and ensure the freedom to live, to work, to learn and to worship as they choose. this president has led bold initiatives in every corner of the world. in china, he is pulled back the curtain on the predatory aggression of the chinese communist party. it has held china accountable for the china virus and allowing it to spread economic destruction and death around america in the

world and he will not rest until justice is done. world and he will not rest untiljustice is done. making sure the ridiculously unfair trade management with china is ending which punched a hole in oui’ ending which punched a hole in our economy. the president lower the temperature and for all odds, north leadership on the table. no long—range missile tests, and americans held captive in north korea, as did the precious remains of scores of heroes. today, today because of president trump, nato is stronger, the ukraine has defensive weapon systems and america left a harmful treaty so our nation can now build missiles to deter russian aggression and in the middle east, when iran threatened, the president improved to strike.

the murderer maiming of hundreds of american soldiers and christians across the middle east, held accountable and you will recall when the president took office, radical islamist terrorist beheaded people and macro controlled an area the size of written. because of the president's leadership, the isis colourfit is gone, it's evil lido, abu bakr al—baghdadi is dead and soldiers on the way home. he ended the ridiculous nuclear deal with iran. the president moved to the us embassy to this very city of god, jerusalem, the rightful capital of the jewish homeland. just two weeks ago, the president brokered an historic peace deal between israel and the united arab emirates. this is a deal that our grandchildren will read about in the history books. as about in the history books. as

a soldier, i saw first hand people desperate to flee to freedom, the way each of us can best ensure our freedoms, by electing leaders who don'tjust talk but to deliver. an american hostage imprisoned in turkey for two years, pastor andrew brundsen said he survived with these words of scripture, be faithful, endure and finish well. if we stay the course, we will. may god ritually bless you and may god bless our great nation, the united states of america. secretary of state might pompeo. i recorded address from jerusalem. we will speak in a moment to the bbc‘s jane o'brien. as you can see, the president and the first lady are now walking, entering from the west wing, the first lady just about to speak. a video introduction first. we will be hearing the long version of

hail to the chief. it's worth stressing how unusual it is to see a secretary of state coming into the national convention of republicans from jerusalem. that's right, because this is mixing diplomacy. he is a diplomatic to the middle east right now with partisan party politics, domestic politics. this is something that is not usually done at all. traditionally, you keep these things separate, not least because allies want to know that there is some level of continuation with american foreign policy. whereas this really rubbing at home, with american policy particularly under president trump can be very unpredictable. he was there touting president trump's foreign—policy achievements. moving the us embassy to

jerusalem, recognising jerusalem, recognising jerusalem as the capital of israel. that in itself is a hugely controversial move. around the world and in the unlighted state itself. talking about president trump's relationship with the north korean leader. saying that he lowered the temperature. i think you will remember as much asi think you will remember as much as i do, the months where he held the world on knife edge in his twitter wall with kim jong earned, calling him little rocket man. the result of that, it's hard to see what has actually changed in the relationship with north korea. he also talked about the ongoing tensions with china, the tariff was, saying the president trump —— president trump is tough on china. he certainly is. then talking

about a relationship with iran. tearing up the iran nuclear deal. i think with all of this, we can draw a single conclusion. what mike pompeo was really illustrating was the white house strategy of brinkmanship. that is something again that his supporters love. they have a strong man at the helm. president trump won't ta ke helm. president trump won't take anybody likely. he will fight for americans interests andi fight for americans interests and i think mike pompeo tonight co ntroversially and i think mike pompeo tonight controversially from jerusalem. we also saw an introductory video from the first lady, melania trump, who is about to speak and the democrats made the most of doctorjuly by —— made the most of doctorjill biden but this is not necessarily a natural role for melania trump, she says she is

not that comfortable with this public role. a very reluctant first lady. she didn't move to the white house for several months, preferring to stay in new york with a couple's son, barron trump. she has been very much behind the scenes, she doesn't like public speaking, we know she has been rehearsing the speech, for the last couple of days. she has had a very strong hand in crafting the speech itself. she doesn't usually make very long speeches. we are told this will be for her quite a lengthy speech and it will be surprising if it is overtly political. we have been told that it will be hopeful and uplifting, no doubt she will talk about the side of donald trump that isn't often seen in public, the side of him that she knows as a wife and mother and the campaign is hoping such

and the campaign is hoping such a speech in her presence in this conference, in this convention will help appeal. this conference, in this convention will help appeallj must be there, the first lady just to speak. good evening. it seems like just yesterday that we were at our first convention where my husband accepted the republican nomination and then became our 45t h nomination and then became our 45th president of the united states. yet the energy and enthusiasm for who should lead this nation, it is real today as it was four years ago. i know i speak for my husband and entire family when i say we have not forgotten the incredible people who are

willing to take a chance on the businessman who had never worked in politics. we know it was you who elected him to be commander—in—chief. and we know it is you who will carry us through again. we were humbled by the incredible support then and we are still grateful today. i want to acknowledge the fact that since march, our lives have changed drastically. the invisible enemy, covid—i9, swept the invisible enemy, covid—i9, swe pt a cross the invisible enemy, covid—i9, swept across a beautiful country and impacted all of us. my country and impacted all of us. my deepest sympathy goes out to eve ryo ne my deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one in my prayers are with those who are ill or suffering. i know many people are anxious and some feel helpless. i want

you to know, you are not alone. my you to know, you are not alone. my husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment or vaccine available to everyone. donald will not rest until he has done all he can to ta ke until he has done all he can to take care of everyone impacted by this terrible pandemic. i wa nt to by this terrible pandemic. i want to extend my gratitude to all of the healthcare professionals, frontline workers and teachers who stepped up in these difficult times. despite the risk to yourselves and your own families, you put our country first and my husband and i are grateful. i had been moved by the way americans have come together in such an unfamiliar and often frightening situation. it is in times like

this that we will look back and tell our grandchildren that through kindness and compassion, strength and determination, we were able to restore the promise of our future. businesses step up and volu nteers future. businesses step up and volunteers stepped in. people we re volunteers stepped in. people were eagled to share ideas, resources and support of all kinds with neighbours and strangers alike. it is being inspiring to see what the people of our great nation will do for one another. especially when we are at our most fragile. speaking of strength and determination, we recently celebrated the 100— year anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment. yesterday, on the north lawn of the white house, we held an exhibit

dedicated to women's suffrage. the exhibit called on children from across the country to send art honouring the meaning of this important time in women's history. when i wasjudging the entries, i reflected on the impact of women's voices in our nation's story and how proud i would be to cast my we must make sure that women are heard and that the american dream continues to thrive. growing up as a young child in slovenia, which was under communist rule at the time, i a lwa ys communist rule at the time, i always heard about an amazing place called america, a land that stood for freedom and opportunity. as they grew older, it became my goal to move to the united states and follow my dream of working in the fashion industry. my

pa rents the fashion industry. my parents worked very hard to assure ourfamily parents worked very hard to assure our family could not only live and prosper in america, but also contributes toa america, but also contributes to a nation that allows for people to arrive with a dream and make it reality. i want to ta ke and make it reality. i want to take the moment to thank my mother and father for take the moment to thank my mother and fatherfor all take the moment to thank my mother and father for all they have done for our family. it is because of you that i'm standing here today. applause i arrived in the united states when i was 26 years old, living and working in the land of opportunity was a dream come true. but i wanted more. i wa nted true. but i wanted more. i wanted to be a citizen. after ten yea rs wanted to be a citizen. after ten years of paperwork and patience i studied for the test in 2006 and became an american

citizen. applause it is still one of the proudest moments in my life, because with hard work and determination i was able to achieve my own american dream. as an immigrant and a very independent woman, i understand what a privilege it is to live here and to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that we have. as first lady, i have been fortu nate to as first lady, i have been fortunate to see the american dream come true over and over again. i have met many inspiring women, children, pa rents inspiring women, children, parents and families who have ove rco m e parents and families who have overcome life changing issues that include addiction, business, family members who are ill or have passed away, abuse of all kinds, and many other challenges that would make most people give up. the

past 3.5 years have been unforgettable. there are no words to describe how honoured, humbled and fortunate i am to serve our nation as your first lady. after many of the experiences i've had, i don't know if i can fully explain how many people i take home with me in my heart each day. from brave soldiers who give up so much so that we can be free, to children of all circumstances who i have met around the world. thank you for inspiring me. it is my greatest honour to serve you. when i speak to members of the military, despite sacrificing time with theirfamilies, experiencing theirfamilies, experiencing the fear of war or suffering loss, they have no regrets

about serving our country. the same goes for their families and the families of first responders who often watch their loved ones walk out the door, not sure if or when they will come home. when i speak to families who have lost someone, the pain mixed with pride a hearing their voices is something i think about often. so, thank you to all who serve our country in the military and as first responders. and thank you to the families who wait for them. you are our heroes in your own right. i have also been moved by the many children and families i have spent time without hospitals, schools and other locations —— time with at. children dealing with pain and illness that would even break the strongest adult.

pa rents break the strongest adult. parents who are grateful to wa ke parents who are grateful to wake up every day and see that their child is still alive. these families are a testament to our faith these families are a testament to ourfaith in medicine, strength in science. on my first international trip as first lady, my husband and i visited places of great significance to the three major religions: islam, christianity and judaism. one special memory from that trip is of a young boy i had the privilege of visiting while at bambi new g0 hospital in italy —— at a hospital in italy. i heard he and his family had been waiting for a heart for a very long time and he had a grim prognosis. his situation brought me and my staff to tea rs. we

brought me and my staff to tears. we spoke of little else as we flew to belgium for the next pa rt as we flew to belgium for the next part of our trip. upon landing, justa next part of our trip. upon landing, just a few hours later, we learned that a heart had been donated and would be going to the little one. i think about him often, along with so many amazing and strong, young patients across our own country. more profound, and sadly unavoidable, examples of our country's strength and character have appeared in the communities that have been impacted by natural disasters. hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding show the ugly side of mother nature. but in the aftermath, they can show us a beautiful side of humanity. my husband and i have visited many places that have been affected by natural disaster. and we are deeply moved by the strength of the people who have lost

everything, and the kindness of neighbours and communities. the common thread in all of these challenging situations is the unwavering resolve to help one another. i recognise the stories i just told another. i recognise the stories ijust told are about people who survived extraordinary circumstances. but donald and i also aspire with the millions of americans who wake up each day with a simple yet courageous goal of providing for their families and keeping them safe. you are the backbone of this country. you are the people who continue to make the united states of america what it is, and who have the incredible responsibility of preparing our future generations to leave everything even better than they found it. just as you are

fighting for your families, my husband and family and the people in this administration are here fighting for you. no matter the amount of negative orfalse media headlines or attacks from the other side, donald trump has not, and will not, lose focus on you. he loves this country. and he knows how to get things done. as we have learnt over the past five years, he is not a traditional politician. he doesn't just speak words, he demands action and he gets results. the future of our country has always been very important to him. and it is something that i have always admired. infact, something that i have always admired. in fact, it is to help ensure a better future for our next generation that i launched my initiative to help children

achieve therefore this potential. be best has one simple goal, teaching you about the importance of their wellbeing, both mentally and physically. this includes understanding online safety and the dangers of opioid and drug abuse. through be best and my office, we have been able to highlight people and programmes and organisations that are doing extraordinary things in our country and around the world. i continue to believe that by shining the light on this positive example, others across the country and globe will become inspired to play a pa rt will become inspired to play a part for our next generation. helping children is not a political goal, it is our moral imperative. when i think back toa imperative. when i think back to a defining moment of be

best, my mind goes to a trip i talked to africa —— took to africa on that vast and beautiful consonant. i was able to visit the countries of ghana, malawi, kenya and egypt. one of those visits in particular had a profound impact on me. ghana, on the coast of west africa, was the first stop on my trip and i experienced firsthand it's warm people and their traditions. while there, i visited the cape coast castle and learnt more about the beginning of a cruel and often deadly journey about the beginning of a cruel and often deadlyjourney in the era of the slave trade. i was horrified when i listened to the guide tell me so many inhumane stories, and i gained new perspectives. this time in our history we must never forget, so that we can ensure it never happens again. like

all of you, i have reflected on the racial unrest in our country. it is a harsh reality that we are not proud of parts of our history. i encourage people to focus on our future, while still learning from our past. we must remember that today, we are all one community, comprised of many races, religions and ethnicities. our diverse and storied history is what makes our country strong, and yet we still have so much to learn from one another. with that in mind, iwould from one another. with that in mind, i would like to call on the citizens of this country to ta ke the citizens of this country to take a moment to pause and look at things from all perspectives. i urge people to come together in a civil manner

so we can work and live up to our standard american ideals. i also asked people to stop the violence and looting being dine in the name ofjustice —— being donein in the name ofjustice —— being done in the name ofjustice and never make assumptions based on the colour of a person's skin. instead of tearing things down, let's reflect on our mistakes, be proud of our evolution, and look to our way forward. every day, let us remember that we are one nation under god, and we need to cherish one another. my we need to cherish one another. my husband's administration has worked to try and affect change when it comes to issues around race and religion in this country. he is the first president to address a special

united nations general assembly to call upon countries across the world too and religious persecution and on are the right of every person to worship as they choose. he has made substantial investments in our historically black colleges and universities. this president also continues to fight for school choice, giving pa rents fight for school choice, giving parents more options to help their children flourish. my husband knows how to make good in change. from the day that i met him, he has only wanted to make this country the best it can be. for many years, i watched him grow concerned and frustrated, and i'm so proud to see the many things he has done in sucha see the many things he has done in such a short time. america is in his heart. so while at times we only see the worst of people and politics on the

evening news, let's remember how we come together in the most difficult times. and while debate rages on over issues of race, let's focus on the strides we have made and worked together for a better tomorrow for everyone. our administration has also devoted historic resources and produced life—saving results by raising awareness around opioid addiction and drug abuse, especially for children. we are so often —— when so often the headlines are filled with gossip, i want to take this moment to encourage the media to focus even more on the nation's drug prices. this disease is one that affects everybody —— drug crisis. it pays no attention to race, age or socioeconomic status. addiction has touched every pa rt addiction has touched every part of our society in some

way. and now more than ever, we have programmes and medicine to combat it. we just need to talk about it openly, and you, the media, have the platforms to make that happen. just in case you have joined us, make that happen. just in case you havejoined us, this is bbc news, live from the rose garden of the white house, this is the first lady, melania trump, speaking to the republican national convention. all especially as we battle the covid—i9 pandemic, we need to remember that suicides are on the rise as people who are struggling with loneliness and addiction feel they have nowhere to turn. parents, please talk to your children. teachers and caregivers, pay attention to signs of addiction. lawmakers, passed legislation that allows those who ask for help to do so safely and without fear. and to

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