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Michael Bennet: “The US really is the world's essential nation when it comes…”

Featuring: Michael Bennet, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Colorado

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Senator Michael Bennet on Bloomberg TV

Published | Video Starts at 04:36

… invade Taiwan because he now has seen the free world organize themselves under the leadership, or at least with the leadership of the United States. And it's a reminder that The US really is the world's essential nation when it comes to protecting democracy and protecting freedom. and protecting freedom. And I think that's what Bill Clinton is talking about. When Donald Trump was in power, he was coddling tyrants like Putin and like the leader of North Korea, sending him love letters and turning it into a big joke. (04:36–04:45)

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Asserts that the US is crucial for global democracy and freedom protection.

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