After his somewhat somber beginning, Trump launched into a passionate attack against a foreign competitors he believes are taking advantage of American political incompetence. He beseeched his audience to vote and have an influence on government.
"Country-wide, we have serious problems," he said. "So many countries are whipping America . . . making billions and stripping the United States of economic dignity. I respect the Japanese, but we have to fight back."
He related an experience with a Japanese business tycoon who brought several henchmen and an aggressive attitude into Trump's New York office. The man, Trump said, slammed his fist on his desk and demanded: 'We want real estate!'
"His level of intensity was incredible. When you're (working in) the New York real estate markets, you're dealing with some rough people. He made them look like babies. What happens to the country when this guy goes to the state department? His country . . . totally outsmarted our stupid politicians."
The fact that the United States defends countries militarily, including Japan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, without collecting a dime, is a poor policy, Trump said. Kuwait has the highest standard of living in the world, he continued, and it is "ridiculous" that the U.S. government sends escorts for their ships in the Persian Gulf without collecting some of the profits from their oil markets.
"We wouldn't have deficits," he said. "We defend Japan for nothing. What kind of clowns do we have representing us? It's a very sad situation."
