The Visionary
The future, and what is barely possible, reads round the next corner.
Barack Obama is a former President known for his ability to inspire and mobilize people around a vision of a diverse and inclusive America. This interview reveals his deep commitment to public service and his belief in the potential for positive change, even amidst challenges.
“Only then can we continue lifting all people up from poverty without condemning our children to a planet beyond their capacity to repair it. We therefore need new models for the global marketplace, models that are inclusive and sustainable.”
“But I do believe we have to be honest about the nature of these conflicts. Our international community must continue to work with those who seek to build rather than to destroy. And there is a military component to that, which means being united and relentless in destroying networks like ISIL, which show no respect for human life.”
“It means strengthening the safety net that protects our people from hardship and allows them to take more risks to look for a new job or start a new venture. These are the policies that I pursued here in the United States and with clear results. American businesses have now created 15 million new jobs.”
“Trade, migration, the Internet — all these things can challenge and unsettle our most cherished identities. We see liberal societies express opposition when women choose to cover themselves. We see protests responding to Western newspaper cartoons that caricature the Prophet Mohammed.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 108 - President Barack Obama
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