Gretchen Whitmer: “It takes leaders who put the country before themselves, who…”

“A civil war, the civil rights movement, I mean, all the different challenges over time, and we've gotten through them. But It takes leaders who put the country before themselves, who stake out a vision where everyone is welcome. Even if you disagree, Maybe especially if you disagree. Recognizing that makes us stronger.” (01:39–01:49)

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