Barack Obama: “Discouraging conflict, fighting disease, promoting human…”

“We shouldn't be the world's policemen, and we can't eradicate every cruelty and injustice in the world. But America can be and must be a force for good. Discouraging conflict, fighting disease, promoting human rights, protecting the planet from climate change, defending freedom, brokering peace. That's what Kamala Harris believes, and so do most Americans. I know. These ideas can feel pretty naive right now.” (26:54–27:07)

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