President Trump made a call to "rededicate ourselves to our glorious heritage" and embrace unity and self-governance in his weekly address released by the White House on Friday.

"On this Sunday, Constitution Day, let us recommit ourselves to our Founding Principles, and rededicate ourselves to our glorious heritage. We have inherited a birthright of freedom — we must defend it dearly, protect it jealously and promote it proudly, as one nation under God," Trump said.

Trump assured citizens affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma that the federal government would continue to work with state, territorial and local governments to help in the cleanup efforts.

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The president signed legislation last week that provided emergency aid for victims of Hurricane Harvey and increased the federal debt limit while funding the government for three months.

Congress has yet to vote on legislation tailored to emergency efforts for Hurricane Irma, which pummeled the Florida coast starting last weekend.

Trump visited storm-ravaged Texas and Louisiana last month and surveyed damage in Florida this week after Harvey and Irma tore through the southeast U.S., affecting millions.

The president has stressed unity in the wake of the storms, which came weeks after his response to violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., was roundly condemned.

Trump revisited his response to the white supremacist violence on Thursday, claiming there are “some pretty bad dudes on the other side also." He also signed a congressional resolution condemning white supremacists following Charlottesville.

The president continued to emphasize the federal response to the hurricanes in his address Friday.

"When Americans are in need, America pulls together. And we will not rest until everyone is safe, sound and secure. We will be there tomorrow and the day after, as we work to respond, recover, and rebuild," Trump said.

"When Americans are united, no force on earth can break us apart," he added.