Melania Trump Saw ‘True Spirit’ Of America In Florida

Sept. 15--First lady Melania Trump says she saw "the true spirit of this nation" when she visited Southwest Florida with President Donald Trump on Thursday to inspect Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.

After visiting Fort Myers and Naples with the president and Vice President Mike Pence during the day, Melania Trump spoke at a White House Historical Association dinner in Washington Thursday night.

"As you know, our country has seen the very worst of mother nature with hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Spending time with the first responders in Texas and Louisiana days ago warmed our hearts to see so many in such a desperate situation responding with kindness, charity, and resolve," said the first lady, who accompanied the president on two trips to Texas after Harvey deluged the state.

"We saw that so many displayed the American character today in Florida. We saw first responders, some of whom went from Harvey's aftermath directly to the path of Irma helping those in need and serving as guardian angels to those left with only prayers and hope. We saw so many who lost so much in these past weeks, a family member, a friend, their first home, or treasured keepsakes," Melania Trump said, according to a White House transcript.

"But in those very same people, I have seen the true spirit of this nation, an unwavering commitment to overcome, to rebuild, and to renew what was swept away. Together, we all hurt with these victims. And together we vow to lift our neighborhoods from the deepest of despair."

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