are going to drain the swamp. we are going to make america great again. remember,ke you to bruce nathan for governor, 2018. and god bless these united states of america! thank you! [applause] thank you! [applause] announcer: in his weekly address, resident trump honored founding fathers in the 230th anniversary of the united's constitution. senator dick durbin of illinois delivers the democratic address discussing the daca immigration policy. my fellowtrump: americans, i would like to begin by continuing to send our prayers to those affected by hurricanes harvey and irma. louisiana, tothe

florida, alabama, south carolina, the virgin islands and what a rico -- puerto rico. we are coordinating with local authorities to help everyone affected by these catastrophic storms. when americans are in need, americans will together. we will not rest until everyone is safe, sound and secure. we will be there tomorrow and the day after, to work to respond, recover and rebuild. when americans are united, no force on earth can break is a part. this week, the united states celebrated the 230th anniversary of the signing of the remarkable constitution. the 55 delegates to the grand convention in philadelphia met from may to september of 20 -- of 1787. they gave us an incredible gift, a vision of a sovereign and self-governing people to control their own affairs. they gave us a constitutional system, the protected our

liberties by enshrining the rule of law. patriots like washington, madison, hamilton, franklin and so many others, had already achieved immortality through their victory in the revolution. but soon after, these leaders faced a task unlike any other, the task of loading a brand-new nation. so they designed a system of government, rooted in, laws, histories and traditions which would secure the liberty, equality and rights they had fought for and four to defend -- fought to defend in the american revolution. the framers triumphantly declared to whom the government of the united states belongs, it was we, the people. these three beautiful words are among the most important ideas in our nations history. the idea that government power is vested in the nation's citizens. our the people who we owe allegiance our soldiers -- our

soldiers died and fight to protect our citizens and they for 230 bound to -- years, we have guarded this 70 by the constitution of the united states. on this sunday, constitution day, let us recommit ourselves to the founding principles and rededicate ourselves to our glorious heritage. we have inherited a birth right of freedom. we must defend it dearly, protect it jealously, and promoted proudly, as one nation under god. we must rise under the task of prove ourselves worthy of the sacrifices given to protect this nation. us pledge allegiance to our flag, devote our hearts to our country and demonstrate our love for one another. as