Steny Hoyer: “I fear that America is heading not toward greatness, but but…”

“A nation respected around the world for its strength, certainly, but even more for the ideals it represents and the justice with which it acts. That effort must extend beyond this House. I fear that America is heading not toward greatness, but but towards smallness, pettiness, divisiveness, lawlessness and disdainfulness. We must respect and love one another. We must remember that we are not great or unique because we say we are great, but because we are just, generous and fair.” (05:43–05:55)

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