After swearing-in as the 45th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump said at the Capitol, "the time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour for action."
"We will not fail. Our country will thrive and prosper again. We stand at the birth of a lewl [sic] millennium, ready to unlock the mysteries of space..." Trump said.
Trump said that the United States won't impose its lifestyle on anyone but "we will shine for everyone to follow."
He further promised about "radical Islamic terrorism" that "we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth."
He further stated, "we will rediscover our loyalty to each other. When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice. The bible tells us how good and pleasant it is when the people live together in unity...
Trump said that "every decision" under his administration will be made to protect American workers and American families.
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"Protection will lead to great prosperity and strength. I will fight for you with every breath in my body and I will never ever let you down. America will start winning again, winning like never before. We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders. We will bring back our wealth. And we will bring back our dreams," he said.
Before the inauguration, Trump went to the White House to meet with ex-president Barack Obama.
The ceremony was also attended by his presidential race rival Hillary Clinton who said, "I'm here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future. #Inauguration.