Thank you very, very much. Wow.

And thank you, Dana.

Thank you, kid rock, sometimes referred to as Bob.

And thank you, Lee, right from the beginning. Thank you very much. What a talent. What a beautiful, beautiful song. Thank you.

Friends, delegates and fellow citizens, I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength and hope. Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory. And we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country.

Together, we will launch a new era of safety, prosperity and freedom for citizens of every race, religion, color and creed. That the score and division in our society must be healed. We must heal it quickly. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate and a shared destiny. We rise together or we fall apart.

I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America.

So tonight, with faith and devotion, I proudly accept your nomination for president of the United States. Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. And we will do it right. Going to do it right. Let me begin this evening by expressing my gratitude to the american people for your outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt at my rally on Saturday.

As you already know, the assassin's bulletin came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened. Tell us what happened, please, and therefore I will tell you exactly what happened. And you'll never hear it from me a second time because it's actually too painful to tell.

It was a warm, beautiful day in the early evening in Butler Township in the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Music was loudly playing and the campaign was doing really well. I went to the stage and the crowd was cheering wildly. Everybody was happy. I began speaking very strongly, powerfully, happily, because I was discussing the great job my administration did on immigration at the southern border. We were very proud of it.

Behind me and to the right was a large screen that was displaying a chart of. Of border crossings under my leadership. The numbers were absolutely amazing. In order to see the chart, I started to like this turn to my right and was ready to begin a little bit further turn, which I'm very lucky I didn't do. When I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard on my right ear, I said to myself, wow.

What was that? It can only be a bullet. And moved my right hand to my ear, brought it down. My hand was covered with blood, just absolutely blood all over the place. I immediately knew it was very serious, that we were under attack.

And in one movement proceeded to drop to the ground. Bullets were continuing to fly as very brave secret service agents rushed to the stage. And they really did. They rushed to the stage.

These are great people at great risk, I will tell you, and pounced on top of me so that I would be protected. There was blood pouring everywhere. And yet, in a certain way, I felt very safe because I had God on my side. I felt that.

The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin's bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be here tonight. We would not be together. The most incredible aspect of what took place on that terrible evening in the fading sun was actually seen later in almost all cases, as you probably know. And when even a single bullet is fired, just a single bullet, and we had many bullets that were being fired. Crowds run for the exits or stampede, but not in this case.

It was very unusual.

This massive crowd of tens of thousands of people stood by and didn't move an inch. In fact, many of them bravely, but automatically stood up, looking for where the sniper would be. They knew immediately it was a sniper and then began pointing at him. You can see that if you look at the group behind me, that was just a small group compared to what was in front. Nobody ran.

And by not stampeding, many lives were saved. But that isn't the reason that they didn't move. The reason is that they knew I was in very serious trouble. They saw it. They saw me go down.

They saw the blood and thought, actually, most did that I was dead. They knew it was a shot to the head. They saw the blood. And there's an interesting statistic. The ears are the bloodiest part.

Something happens with the ears. They bleed more than any other part of the body, for whatever reason. The doctors told me that. He said, why is there so much blood? He said, it's the ears.

They bleed more. So we learned something. But they just.

They just. This beautiful crowd. They didn't want to leave me. They knew I was in trouble. They didn't want to leave me.

And you can see that love written all over their faces.

Incredible people. They're incredible people. Bullets were flying over us, yet I felt serene. But now the secret Service agents were putting themselves in peril. They were in very dangerous territory.

Bullets were flying right over them, missing them by a very small amount of inches. And then it all stopped. Our secret service sniper, from a much greater distance and with only one bullet used, took the assassin's life, took him out.

I'm not supposed to be here tonight. Not supposed to be here. Yes, you are. Yes, you are.

Thank you.

But I'm not. And I'll tell you, I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God.

In watching the reports over the last few days, many people say it was a providential moment, probably was when I rose surrounded by secret service. The crowd was confused because they thought I was dead. And there was great, great sorrow. I could see that on their faces as I looked out. They didn't know I was looking out.

They thought it was over, but I could see it. And I wanted to do something to let them know I was okay. I raised my right arm, looked at the thousands and thousands of people that were breathlessly waiting, and started shouting, fight. Fight.

Thank you.

Once my clenched fist went up and it was high into the air. You've all seen that. The crowd realized I was okay and roared with pride for our country like no crowd I have ever heard before.

Never heard anything like it.

For the rest of my life, I will be grateful for the love shown by that giant audience of patriots that stood bravely on that fateful evening in Pennsylvania. Tragically, the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans. Cory comparator. Unbelievable person, everybody tells me.

Unbelievable and seriously wounded. Two other great warriors spoke to them today. David Dutch and James Copenhaver. Two great people.

I also spoke to all three families of these tremendous people. Our love and prayers are with them and always will be. We're never going to forget them. They came for a great rally. They were serious trumpsters, I want to tell you.

They were serious trumpsters and still are. But Corey, unfortunately, we have to use the past tense. He was incredible. He was a highly respected former fire chief, respected by everybody. Was accompanied by his wife, Helen, incredible woman I spoke to today.

Devastated. And two precious daughters. He lost his life selflessly, acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets. He went right over the top of them, and Washington hit what a fine man he was.

I want to thank the fire department and the family for sending his helmet, his outfit, and it was just something, and they're going to do something very special when they get it. But we did something which cannot match what happened. Not even close. But I am very proud to say that over the past few days, we've raised $6.3 million for the families of David, James and Corey, including from a friend of mine, just called up. He sent me a check right here.

I just got it. $1 million from Dan Newland. Thank you, Dan.

And again, when speaking to the family, I told them, I said, well, I'm going to be sending you a lot of money, but I can't compensate. They all said the same thing. You're right, sir. We appreciate so much what you're doing, but nothing can take the place. In the case of Corey and the other two, by the way, they were very, very seriously injured, but now they're doing very well.

They're going to be okay. They're going to be doing.

They're warriors. So now I ask that we observe a moment of silence in honor of our friend Corey.

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for others. This is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours. And this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness. This is what we need. Despite such a heinous attack, we unite this evening more determined than ever.

I am more determined than ever. And so are you. So is everybody.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Our resolve is unbroken and our purpose is unchanged. To deliver a government that serves the american people better than ever before. Nothing will stop me in this mission because our vision is righteous and our cause is pure. No matter what obstacle comes our way, we will not break, we will not bend, we will not back down. And I will never stop fighting for you, your family, and our magnificent country.

Never.

And everything I have to give with all of the energy and fight in my heart and soul, I pledge to our nation tonight. Thank you very much. I pledge that to our nation. Going to turn our not training them.He's sending all of his criminals, his drug dealers, his people that are in jails. He's sending them all to the United States. And he's different in that. He doesn't say that. He's trying to convince everybody what a wonderful job he does in running the country.Well, he doesn't do a wonderful job. And by the way, if I ran one of the countries, many countries, many, many countries from all over, I would be worse than any of them. I would have had the place totally emptied out already, dumping ground for the rest of the world, which is laughing at us. They think we're stupid, and they can't believe that they're getting away with what they're getting away with, but they're not going to be getting away with it for long. That's what I can tell you in Venezuela.Caracas, high crime. High crime. Caracas, Venezuela. Really a dangerous place. But not anymore, because in Venezuela, crime is down 72%.In fact, if they would ever win this election, I hate to even say that we will have our next republican convention in Venezuela because it will be safe. Our cities. Our cities will be so unsafe, we won't be able. We will not be able to have it there. At El Salvador, murderers are down by 70%.Why are they down now? He would have you convinced that because he's trained murderers to be wonderful people. No, they're down because they're sending their murderers to the United States of America. This is going to be very bad, and bad things are going to happen, and you're seeing it happen all the time. That's why.To keep our families safe. The republican platform promises to launch the largest deportation operation in the history of our country, even larger than that of President Dwight D. Eisenhower from many years ago. You know, he was a moderate, but he believed very strongly in borders. He had the largest deportation operation we've ever had.Just recently, I spoke to the grieving mother of Jocelyn nun Gary, a wonderful woman, a precious twelve year old girl from Houston who last month was tied up, assaulted, and strangled to death after walking to the convenience store just a block away from her house. Her body was dumped near the side of the road in a shallow creek, found by some onlookers who couldn't believe what they had witnessed. Charged with Jocelyn's heinous murder are two illegal aliens from Venezuela who came across our border, were in custody, and were then released into the country by this for your vote. I want your vote. Going to make our country great again. Every day, I will strive to honor the trust you have placed in me.And I will never, ever let you down. I promise that I will never let you down. To all of the forgotten men and women who have been neglected, abandoned and left behind, you will be forgotten no longer. We will press forward. And together we will win.Win. Win.Win. Win. Win.Nothing will sway us. Nothing will slow us. And no one will ever stop us.No matter what dangers come our way, no matter what obstacles lie in our path, we will keep striving toward our shared and glorious destiny. And we will not fail. We will not fail.Together, we will save this country. We will restore the republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people so truly deserve. America's future will be bigger, better, bolder, brighter, happier, stronger, freer, greater, and more united than ever before.Simply put, we will very quickly make America great again. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Wisconsin. God bless you. God bless you, Wisconsin.And God bless the United States of America, our great country. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you.

not training them.

He's sending all of his criminals, his drug dealers, his people that are in jails. He's sending them all to the United States. And he's different in that. He doesn't say that. He's trying to convince everybody what a wonderful job he does in running the country.

Well, he doesn't do a wonderful job. And by the way, if I ran one of the countries, many countries, many, many countries from all over, I would be worse than any of them. I would have had the place totally emptied out already, dumping ground for the rest of the world, which is laughing at us. They think we're stupid, and they can't believe that they're getting away with what they're getting away with, but they're not going to be getting away with it for long. That's what I can tell you in Venezuela.

Caracas, high crime. High crime. Caracas, Venezuela. Really a dangerous place. But not anymore, because in Venezuela, crime is down 72%.

In fact, if they would ever win this election, I hate to even say that we will have our next republican convention in Venezuela because it will be safe. Our cities. Our cities will be so unsafe, we won't be able. We will not be able to have it there. At El Salvador, murderers are down by 70%.

Why are they down now? He would have you convinced that because he's trained murderers to be wonderful people. No, they're down because they're sending their murderers to the United States of America. This is going to be very bad, and bad things are going to happen, and you're seeing it happen all the time. That's why.

To keep our families safe. The republican platform promises to launch the largest deportation operation in the history of our country, even larger than that of President Dwight D. Eisenhower from many years ago. You know, he was a moderate, but he believed very strongly in borders. He had the largest deportation operation we've ever had.

Just recently, I spoke to the grieving mother of Jocelyn nun Gary, a wonderful woman, a precious twelve year old girl from Houston who last month was tied up, assaulted, and strangled to death after walking to the convenience store just a block away from her house. Her body was dumped near the side of the road in a shallow creek, found by some onlookers who couldn't believe what they had witnessed. Charged with Jocelyn's heinous murder are two illegal aliens from Venezuela who came across our border, were in custody, and were then released into the country by this for your vote. I want your vote. Going to make our country great again. Every day, I will strive to honor the trust you have placed in me.And I will never, ever let you down. I promise that I will never let you down. To all of the forgotten men and women who have been neglected, abandoned and left behind, you will be forgotten no longer. We will press forward. And together we will win.Win. Win.Win. Win. Win.Nothing will sway us. Nothing will slow us. And no one will ever stop us.No matter what dangers come our way, no matter what obstacles lie in our path, we will keep striving toward our shared and glorious destiny. And we will not fail. We will not fail.Together, we will save this country. We will restore the republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people so truly deserve. America's future will be bigger, better, bolder, brighter, happier, stronger, freer, greater, and more united than ever before.Simply put, we will very quickly make America great again. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Wisconsin. God bless you. God bless you, Wisconsin.And God bless the United States of America, our great country. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you.

for your vote. I want your vote. Going to make our country great again. Every day, I will strive to honor the trust you have placed in me.

And I will never, ever let you down. I promise that I will never let you down. To all of the forgotten men and women who have been neglected, abandoned and left behind, you will be forgotten no longer. We will press forward. And together we will win.

Win. Win.

Win. Win. Win.

Nothing will sway us. Nothing will slow us. And no one will ever stop us.

No matter what dangers come our way, no matter what obstacles lie in our path, we will keep striving toward our shared and glorious destiny. And we will not fail. We will not fail.

Together, we will save this country. We will restore the republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people so truly deserve. America's future will be bigger, better, bolder, brighter, happier, stronger, freer, greater, and more united than ever before.

Simply put, we will very quickly make America great again. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Wisconsin. God bless you. God bless you, Wisconsin.

And God bless the United States of America, our great country. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you.