WATCH: Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son speaks with President Trump after announcing a $100B investment in America over the next five years: "My confidence to the economy of the United States has tremendously increased because of his victory. Because of that, I am excited to commit this $100B and 100,000 jobs."
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>> Thank you so much. I'm very, very excited. I would really like to celebrate the great victory of President Trump. And my confidence level to the economy of the United States has tremendously increased with his victory. So because of that, I'm now excited to commit this $100 billion and 100,000 jobs into the United States. This is double of, last time, as President Trump said. Because I say, oh, President Trump is a double-down president. I'm going to have to double down, you know? $100 billion and 100,000 jobs. This is, you know, my confidence level because that has doubled down. So I am truly excited to make this happen. And of course, business is important. Technology is important. But one more thing I'm really hoping is that this President Trump would make the world, bring the world into peace again. That's my additional hope. And I think he will actually make it happen. So anyway, I'm excited to go -- and we were discussing. And President Trump said, "Masa, you know, double-down is not enough. Maybe, you know, go for more." Right? That's what I -- I'm going to ask him right now. Would you make it $200 billion in sales? (Laughter.) He can actually -- believe it or not, he can actually afford to do that. (Laughter.) Would you do that? Well, my promise is hundred, but, you know, he's now asking to do more. I think, you know, with your leadership, my partnership with you, with your support, I will -- I will try to make it happen. All right. 200 -- he'll make it happen. (Laughter.) 200 million investments. He is a great negotiator. (Laughter.) He's a brilliant guy, and an unbelievable job. And the people of Japan and all over the world are very proud of him and have tremendous respect for him. So what he does, what he just did -- and I would be surprised at what didn't go to do. When you say you'll try, I know you'll do it. I will really try. And I need your support, though. You'll have my support. All right. We have our country's support. Oh, fantastic. Thank you, Masa. I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. You want to say hello to the people of Japan who are all watching? Well, I'm sure our people in Japan are proud to make the partnership of U.S. and Japan be stronger. And I'm very excited to make this happen. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.
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