It means that we have to also have the courage to stand by our allies when the stakes are are real. And 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 that person that commutes in Washington D.C. and it means that we assure that the American dream stays alive for everyone, not just the elite few. It is about building the country that we want. (09:47–09:56)
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Asserts that leadership involves creating an equitable economy.
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