President Trump States Policy, Comments, and Presidential Edicts: The North Korea Conundrum / Hurricane Maria - September 23, 2017 | Eastern NC Now

News Release:

Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Phone Calls with the Governors of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Regarding Hurricane Maria

    President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Governor Rossello of Puerto Rico and with Governor Mapp of the U.S. Virgin Islands to express support as both territories respond to and recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The President thanked the Governors for their leadership in preparing the residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for these catastrophic events. The President also received an assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Maria and pledged continued help from his Administration for the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Both Governors expressed their continued appreciation for the hard work and rapid support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

    The President confirmed that the Federal Government has been actively preparing its response to Hurricane Maria even as it continues to support the States of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and all the communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Trilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Abe of Japan and President Moon of the Republic of Korea

    President Donald J. Trump hosted a working lunch in New York today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea. The three leaders agreed that North Korea's continued aggressive actions-including its two recent missile launches that overflew Japan and its September 3, 2017 nuclear test-constitute clear and growing threats to their countries as well as to the rest of the world. The leaders committed to the fast and full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2375, and they resolved to work with all other countries to achieve that goal. They agreed to mobilize all available means to maximize pressure on North Korea and call on all other nations to do the same. The three leaders agreed that North Korea's provocative actions have drawn their nations even closer together. Finally, they affirmed close and continuing coordination in preparation for President Trump's visits to Japan and the Republic of Korea later this year.

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