… people who might actually agree with Trump's America first policy, that it is important for us to have this influence, to have to wield the soft power in the world. Public opinion moved [against the Muslim ban]. Public opinion moved. And I think about what's happening with Abrego Garcia and Ikot and El Salvador. You know, John McCain used to say, if you don't defend your honor, people will assume you have none. (47:50–47:52)
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Asserts that public opinion shifted against the Muslim ban after initial resistance.
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