Communists, we have the civil rights movement where people were being tear gassed in the streets and dogs were being unleashed on them. This is not the first time, but Every single time, we get through those periods of our history with two things. Every single time. Engaged citizens and principled leaders. Engaged citizens who do just a little bit more than they're used to doing because they believe in their country and they know it can be better. (19:19–19:30)
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Asserts that engaged citizens and principled leaders have historically helped the U.S. overcome divisive periods.
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