Key Points of Trump's Speech to Congress

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On March 4, US President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress since retaking office, addressing both domestic and foreign issues.
Six weeks into his new term, US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening.
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Here are the key statements made by the president:
He mentioned receiving a letter from Zelensky expressing a desire to sit down for peace talks as soon as possible;
Trump stated that there are "strong signals" from the Russian side indicating readiness for peace negotiations regarding Ukraine;
Speaking about the Ukrainian conflict, he called to "stop this madness" and urged dialogue;
The US is willing to welcome Greenland into its territory if its people express such a desire; however, the US will obtain it "one way or another;"
The US has begun regaining control over the Panama Canal, with an American company signing an agreement;
Washington will increase tariffs on imported goods; China, India, and the European Union should be ready for US reciprocal tariffs, which will take effect on April 2;
Congress should allocate funding for the creation of the advanced missile defense system "Golden Dome," which will be manufactured entirely in the United States;
The condition for hiring specialists in any field should be professional skills, not race or gender;
The US will plant the American flag on Mars "and far beyond;"
Trump promised a "golden age" for America: "It will be something the world has never seen before."
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