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Donald Trump: “I kept my promise and officially recognized the capital of…”

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FULL SPEECH: President Trump addresses the Knesset, Israel's parliament | LiveNOW from FOX

Published | Video Starts at 53:47

It was put on me, too, but I didn't yield to the pressure. But every president for decades said, we're going to do it. The difference is I kept my promise and officially recognized the capital of Israel and moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem. Jerusale. Isn't that right, Miriam? Look at Miriam. She's back there. Stand up. Stand up, Miriam. And she. Sheldon would come into the office, they'd call me, he'd call me. (53:47–53:56)

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Asserts that Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moved the U.S. Embassy there.

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