Derrick Van Orden: “America is the strongest, most resilient country in the…”

“This is the reason I have hope for our future. Okay, well, I am the eternal optimist. We've discussed this. Of course. I have hope for our country, man. America is the strongest, most resilient country in the history of the world. We're also, interestingly enough, the country that gives more to charity than any other country in the world. So people say you can't have strength and compassion at the same time.” (40:02–40:07)

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