Derrick Van Orden: “This is the most exceptional nation that has ever existed in…”

“I've had over 50 of my friends killed in training, in combat. I've had 21, as with Mike, day of my friends commit suicide. I am 53 years old. This is the most exceptional nation that has ever existed in the world. And I've seen it with my own eyes. It's not something I read in a book or on TV or anything. I've seen it. I've lived everywhere. I fought with people Everywhere.” (17:28–17:33)

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