![]() And as history has proven over and over again, adversaries can indeed become friends. Yesterday’s conflict does not have to be tomorrow’s war. The past does not have to define the future. ![]() But now we can all have hope that it will soon end. Yet, while the armistice was agreed to, the war never ended. Countless people died in the conflict, including tens of thousands of brave Americans. Nearly 70 years ago - think of that 70 years ago - an extremely bloody conflict ravaged the Korean Peninsula. We're prepared to start a new history and we're ready to write a new chapter between our nations. We got to know each other well in a very confined period of time, under very strong, strong circumstance. My meeting with Chairman Kim was honest, direct, and productive. Our unprecedented meeting - the first between an American President and a leader of North Korea - proves that real change is indeed possible. Most importantly, I want to thank Chairman Kim for taking the first, bold step toward a bright, new future for his people. I want to thank them for their efforts to help us get to this very historic day. And he's a terrific person and a friend of mine, and really a great leader of his people. And a very special person, President Xi of China, who has really closed up that border - maybe a little bit less so over the last couple of months, but that's okay. Prime Minister Abe of Japan - a friend of mine - just left our country, and he wants what's right for Japan and for the world. In fact, I'll be speaking to him right after we're finished. I also want to thank President Moon of South Korea. This is a country of profound grace and beauty, and we send our warmest wishes to every citizen of Singapore, who really made this visit so important and so pleasant, despite all of the work and all of the long hours. Let me begin by thanking our incredible hosts in Singapore, especially Prime Minister Lee, a friend of mine. I stand before you as an emissary of the American people to deliver a message of hope and vision, and a message of peace. We spent very intensive hours together, and I think most of you have gotten the signed document, or you will very shortly. It's my honor today to address the people of the world, following this very historic summit with Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea. And I think he understands that and he wants to do what's right. Between South Korea - if you think about it - and China, it's got tremendous potential. It has the potential to be an incredible place. That was a tape that we gave to Chairman Kim and his people, his representatives. We've had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. There are links to more BuzzFeed News coverage at the end. Here's the full transcript from the White House. President Donald Trump held a question-and-answer session with reporters after his historic meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
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