Well, what was unique about America, and it always has been, is its commitment to liberty and freedom and opportunity for all. In the last 50 years, we have shown that capitalism has the capacity to bring people out of poverty. We have shown that we have the ability to innovate in ways that make America the most significant technological power in the world. America is an imperfect country on an imperfect journey. (01:08–01:16)
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Asserts that capitalism has lifted people out of poverty in the last 50 years.
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