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Ruben Gallego: “Leadership means building an economy that works for the…”

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Senator Ruben Gallego's Keynote Remarks┃FP4A's 2026 Leadership Summit

Published | Video Starts at 08:54

Principled leadership means having the humility to admit when a war is a mistake and the courage to stand by our allies when the stakes are real. It means being honest with the American people about the costs of our choices. Leadership means building an economy that works for the person driving to work in Phoenix as much as it is for the diplomat here in D.C. it's about ensuring that the American dream remains viable for everyone, and not just the few. And that we are realistic about the dangers, but we are also optimistic about our future. (08:54–09:02)

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