uh ... no I'm not. On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 12:00:19 PM UTC-5, KeithInTampa wrote: > > But you are: > > On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 1:02 PM, plainolamerican <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Candidates you side with... >> >> 89% >> [image: Hillary Clinton]Hillary Clinton Democratic >> >> on economic, domestic policy, healthcare, social, education, and >> environmental issues. >> compare answers >> >> <http://www.isidewith.com/elections/2016-presidential/1840736686:801556209> >> >> 82% >> [image: Bernie Sanders]Bernie Sanders Democratic >> >> on environmental, domestic policy, healthcare, social, and economic >> issues. >> compare answers >> >> <http://www.isidewith.com/elections/2016-presidential/1840736686:801556211> >> > > On Fri, Jun 3, 2016 at 12:42 PM, plainolamerican <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> you keep on focusing on Hil and praying that she's your ticket! >> --- >> prayer is for religious myth believers and I'm not voting for Hil. >> >> On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 5:53:50 PM UTC-5, KeithInTampa wrote: >>> >>> Hardly, but you keep on focusing on Hil and praying that she's your >>> ticket! >>> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIWkifAMiLI&list=RDI6yEAjfrrIk&index=2 >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 5:45 PM, plainolamerican <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> [image: SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 02: Democratic presidential candidate >>>> former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a national security >>>> address on June 2, 2016 in San Diego, California. With less than one week >>>> to go before the California presidential primary, Hillary Clinton >>>> delivered >>>> a major national security address as she campaigns in Southern California. >>>> (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)] >>>> >>>> Hillary Clinton delivered a speech this afternoon providing … what’s >>>> the word? Critique? Review? >>>> >>>> Royal ass-kicking, knife-wielding takedown?—of Donald Trump’s foreign >>>> policy. >>>> >>>> It was a speech designed to do three things: tear the media narrative >>>> out of Trump’s hands, remind everyone that his positions are ridiculous, >>>> and goad Trump into even higher levels of idiocy. Not only was it a >>>> jaw-droppingly powerful speech, it was a speech that placed Clinton’s >>>> knowledge and experience against Trump’s massive ignorance and even more >>>> massive ego in a way that was both well-delivered and entertaining. It was >>>> a helluva speech, but not in the “better angels” or “ask not” sense of a >>>> speech that was uplifting. This was more like the world’s most high-level >>>> epic pwning. >>>> >>>> Clinton started her speech with a steady, low-key introduction. >>>> >>>> We honor the sacrifice of those who died for our country in many ways. >>>> By living our values. By making this a stronger and fairer nation. And by >>>> carrying out a smart, and principled, foreign policy. >>>> >>>> In many ways, that’s the whole speech. What she did in the next >>>> 40 minutes was to contrast those ideas with what Trump has proposed >>>> instead. She framed the positions this way. >>>> >>>> It’s a choice between a fearful America that’s less secure and less >>>> engaged with the world, and a strong, confident America that leads to keep >>>> our country safe and our economy growing. >>>> >>>> And while that may sound like a fairly mild and standard beginning … it >>>> didn’t stay that way. >>>> SIGN THE PETITIONSign the pledge: I will Get Out The Vote to defeat >>>> Trump >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> By signing this petition you will receive periodic updates on offers >>>> and activism opportunities from Daily Kos. You may unsubscribe at any >>>> time. >>>> Here's our privacy policy <http://www.dailykos.com/privacy>. >>>> >>>> It took only a few lines before Clinton made her point directly. >>>> >>>> Like many across our country and around the world, I believe the person >>>> the Republicans have nominated for president cannot do the job. Donald >>>> Trump’s ideas aren’t just different, they are dangerously incoherent. >>>> They’re not even really ideas. Just a series of bizarre rants, personal >>>> feuds, and outright lies. >>>> >>>> Throughout the speech, she contrasted the depth of her own experience >>>> with the things that Trump has done, and provided enough lines to fuel a >>>> Twitter war from now to November. >>>> >>>> There's no risk of losing lives if you blow up a golf course deal. … >>>> >>>> He says “I know more about ISIS than the generals, believe me.” You >>>> know what? I don’t believe him. … >>>> >>>> He says he doesn’t have to listen to our generals, admirals, our >>>> ambassadors and other high officials, because he has, “a very good brain.” >>>> >>>> She went down the line of Trumpisms >>>> <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/briefing/updates/2016/06/02/trump-literally-said-all-those-things/>, >>>> >>>> hitting him on everything from pulling out of NATO, to dissing prisoners >>>> of >>>> war, to encouraging torture of civilians, to not believing in climate >>>> change, to … well, everything. >>>> >>>> And if you want to sum it up: >>>> >>>> He is not just unprepared. He is temperamentally unfit to hold an >>>> office that requires knowledge, stability, and immense responsibility. >>>> This >>>> is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes, because it’s not >>>> hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody >>>> got under his very thin skin. >>>> >>>> She kicked butt. That’s what she did. Oh, and she made this prediction. >>>> >>>> "I'm willing to bet he's writing a few [nasty tweets] right now." >>>> >>>> Which, of course, he was. >>>> >>>> Sign up to get out the vote against Trump >>>> <https://www.dailykos.com/campaigns/forms/sign-the-pledge-i-will-get-out-the-vote-to-defeat-trump> >>>> >>>> C-SPAN complete video >>>> <http://www.c-span.org/video/?410484-1/hillary-clinton-lays-national-security-priorities> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> *Complete Transcript* >>>> >>>> "Thank you, thank you so much. Thank you all very much. Thank you. >>>> Thank you San Diego for that warm, warm welcome and thanks to Ellen for >>>> those moving words, her introduction, and for reminding us it’s not only >>>> our men and women in uniform that serve our country, it’s their families, >>>> their spouses, their children, and we are grateful to each and every one >>>> of >>>> them. I want to recognize and thank Congressman Scott Peters for being >>>> here, thank you very much. >>>> >>>> And all of the other electeds and service members, active duty and >>>> retired National Guard and Reservists, veterans, military spouses, family >>>> members, all who are with us today. >>>> >>>> On Monday, we observed Memorial Day – a day that means a great deal to >>>> San Diego, home of so many active-duty and former military and their >>>> families. We honor the sacrifice of those who died for our country in >>>> many >>>> ways – by living our values, by making this a stronger and fairer nation, >>>> and by carrying out a smart and principled foreign policy. >>>> >>>> That’s what I want to speak about today – the challenges we face in >>>> protecting our country, and the choice at stake in this election. >>>> >>>> It’s a choice between a fearful America that’s less secure and less >>>> engaged with the world, and a strong, confident America that leads to keep >>>> our country safe and our economy growing. >>>> >>>> As Secretary of State, Senator and First Lady, I had the honor of >>>> representing America abroad and helping shape our foreign policy at home. >>>> As a candidate for President, there’s nothing I take more seriously than >>>> our national security. I’ve offered clear strategies for how to defeat >>>> ISIS, strengthen our alliances, and make sure Iran never gets a nuclear >>>> weapon. And I’m going to keep America’s security at the heart of my >>>> campaign. >>>> >>>> Because as you know so well, Americans aren’t just electing a President >>>> in November. We’re choosing our next commander-in-chief – the person we >>>> count on to decide questions of war and peace, life and death. >>>> >>>> And like many across our country and around the world, I believe the >>>> person the Republicans have nominated for President cannot do the job. >>>> >>>> Donald Trump’s ideas aren’t just different – they are dangerously >>>> incoherent. They’re not even really ideas – just a series of bizarre >>>> rants, >>>> personal feuds, and outright lies. >>>> >>>> He is not just unprepared – he is temperamentally unfit to hold an >>>> office that requires knowledge, stability and immense responsibility. >>>> >>>> This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes – because >>>> it’s not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because >>>> somebody got under his very thin skin. >>>> >>>> We cannot put the security of our children and grandchildren in Donald >>>> Trump’s hands. We cannot let him roll the dice with America. >>>> >>>> This is a man who said that more countries should have nuclear weapons, >>>> including Saudi Arabia. >>>> >>>> This is someone who has threatened to abandon our allies in NATO – the >>>> countries that work with us to root out terrorists abroad before they >>>> strike us at home. >>>> >>>> He believes we can treat the U.S. economy like one of his casinos and >>>> default on our debts to the rest of the world, which would cause an >>>> economic catastrophe far worse than anything we experienced in 2008. >>>> >>>> He has said that he would order our military to carry out torture and >>>> the murder of civilians who are related to suspected terrorists – even >>>> though those are war crimes. >>>> >>>> He says he doesn’t have to listen to our generals or our admirals, our >>>> ambassadors and other high officials, because he has – quote – >>>> 'a very good brain.' >>>> >>>> He also said, 'I know more about ISIS than the generals do, believe >>>> me.' You know what? I don’t believe him. >>>> >>>> He says climate change is a hoax invented by the Chinese, and he has >>>> the gall to say that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes. >>>> >>>> He praises dictators like Vladimir Putin and picks fights with our >>>> friends – including the British prime minister, the mayor of London, the >>>> German chancellor, the president of Mexico and the Pope. He says he has >>>> foreign policy experience because he ran the Miss Universe pageant in >>>> Russia. >>>> >>>> And to top it off, he believes America is weak. An embarrassment. He >>>> called our military a disaster. He said we are – and I quote – a >>>> 'third-world >>>> country.' And he’s been saying things like that for decades. >>>> >>>> Those are the words my friends of someone who doesn’t understand >>>> America or the world. And they’re the words of someone who would lead >>>> us in the wrong direction. Because if you really believe America is weak – >>>> with our military, our values, our capabilities that no other country >>>> comes >>>> close to matching – then you don’t know America. And you certainly don’t >>>> deserve to lead it. >>>> >>>> That’s why – even if I weren’t in this race – I’d be doing everything I >>>> could to make sure Donald Trump never becomes President – because I >>>> believe >>>> he will take our country down a truly dangerous path. >>>> >>>> Unlike him, I have some experience with the tough calls and the hard >>>> work of statecraft. I wrestled with the Chinese over a climate deal in >>>> Copenhagen, brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, negotiated the >>>> reduction of nuclear weapons with Russia, twisted arms to bring the world >>>> together in global sanctions against Iran, and stood up for the rights of >>>> women, religious minorities and LGBT people around the world. >>>> >>>> And I have, I have sat in the Situation Room and advised the President >>>> on some of the toughest choices he faced. So I’m not new to this >>>> work. And I’m proud to run on my record, because I think the choice >>>> before >>>> the American people in this election is clear. >>>> >>>> I believe in strong alliances; clarity in dealing with our rivals; and >>>> a rock-solid commitment to the values that have always made America great. >>>> >>>> And I believe with all my heart that America is an exceptional country – >>>> that we’re still, in Lincoln’s words, the last, best hope of earth. We >>>> are >>>> not a country that cowers behind walls. We lead with purpose, and we >>>> prevail. >>>> >>>> And if America doesn’t lead, we leave a vacuum – and that will either >>>> cause chaos, or other countries will rush in to fill the void. Then >>>> they’ll be the ones making the decisions about your lives and jobs and >>>> safety – and trust me, the choices they make will not be to our >>>> benefit. That is not an outcome we can live with. >>>> >>>> As I see it, there are some important things our next President must do >>>> to secure American leadership and keep us safe and our economy growing in >>>> the years ahead. These are all areas in which Donald Trump and I >>>> profoundly disagree. And they are all critical to our future. >>>> >>>> First, we need to be strong at home. That means investing in our >>>> infrastructure, education and innovation – the fundamentals of a strong >>>> economy. We need to reduce income inequality, because our country can’t >>>> lead effectively when so many are struggling to provide the basics for >>>> their families. And we need to break down the barriers that hold >>>> Americans >>>> back, including barriers of bigotry and discrimination. >>>> >>>> Compare that with what Trump wants to do. His economic plans would add >>>> more than $30 trillion – that’s trillion with a ‘t’ – $30 trillion to >>>> our national debt over the next 20 years. He has no ideas on education. >>>> No ideas on innovation. He has a lot of ideas about who to blame, but no >>>> clue about what to do. None of what Donald Trump is offering will make >>>> America stronger at home. And that would make us weaker in the world. >>>> >>>> Second, we need to stick with our allies. America’s network of allies >>>> is part of what makes us exceptional. And our allies deliver for us every >>>> day. Our armed forces fight terrorists together; our diplomats work >>>> side by side. Allies provide staging areas for our military, so we can >>>> respond quickly to events on the other side of the world. And they share >>>> intelligence that helps us identify and defuse potential threats. >>>> >>>> Take the threat posed by North Korea – perhaps the most repressive >>>> regime on the planet, run by a sadistic dictator who wants to develop >>>> long-range missiles that could carry a nuclear weapon to the United States. >>>> >>>> When I was Secretary of State, we worked closely with our allies Japan >>>> and South Korea to respond to this threat, including by creating a missile >>>> defense system that stands ready to shoot down a North Korean warhead, >>>> should its leaders ever be reckless enough to launch one at us. The >>>> technology is ours. Key parts of it are located on Japanese ships. All >>>> three countries contributed to it. And this month, all three of our >>>> militaries will run a joint drill to test it. That’s the power of >>>> allies. And it’s the legacy of American troops who fought and died to >>>> secure those bonds, because they knew we were safer with friends and >>>> partners. >>>> >>>> Now Moscow and Beijing are deeply envious of our alliances around the >>>> world, because they have nothing to match them. They’d love for us to >>>> elect a President who would jeopardize that source of strength. If Donald >>>> gets his way, they’ll be celebrating in the Kremlin. We cannot let that >>>> happen. >>>> >>>> That’s why it is no small thing when he talks about leaving NATO, or >>>> says he’ll stay neutral on Israel’s security. >>>> >>>> It’s no small thing when he calls Mexican immigrants rapists and >>>> murderers. We’re lucky to have two friendly neighbors on our land borders. >>>> >>>> Why would he want to make one of them an enemy? >>>> >>>> And it’s no small thing when he suggests that America should withdraw >>>> our military support for Japan, encourage them to get nuclear weapons, and >>>> said this about a war between Japan and North Korea – and I quote – 'If >>>> they do, they do. Good luck, enjoy yourself, folks.' I wonder if he >>>> even realizes he’s talking about nuclear war. >>>> >>>> Yes, our friends need to contribute their fair share. I made that point >>>> long before Donald Trump came onto the scene – and a number of them have >>>> increased their defense spending. The real debate here is whether we keep >>>> these alliances strong or cut them off. What he says would weaken our >>>> country. >>>> >>>> Third, we need to embrace all the tools of American power, especially >>>> diplomacy and development, to be on the frontlines solving problems before >>>> they threaten us at home. >>>> >>>> Diplomacy is often the only way to avoid a conflict that could end up >>>> exacting a much greater cost. It takes patience, persistence and an eye >>>> on >>>> the long game – but it’s worth it. Take the nuclear agreement with >>>> Iran. When President Obama took office, Iran was racing toward a nuclear >>>> bomb. Some called for military action. But that could have ignited a >>>> broader war that could have mired our troops in another Middle Eastern >>>> conflict. >>>> >>>> President Obama chose a different path. And I got to work leading the >>>> effort to impose crippling global sanctions. We brought Iran to the >>>> table. We began talks. And eventually, we reached an agreement that >>>> should >>>> block every path for Iran to get a nuclear weapon. Now we must enforce >>>> that >>>> deal vigorously. And as I’ve said many times before, our approach must be >>>> 'distrust and verify.' >>>> >>>> The world must understand that the United States will act decisively if >>>> necessary, including with military action, to stop Iran from getting a >>>> nuclear weapon. In particular, Israel’s security is non-negotiable. >>>> They’re our closest ally in the region, and we have a moral obligation to >>>> defend them. >>>> >>>> But there is no question that the world and the United States, we are >>>> safer now than we were before this agreement. And we accomplished it >>>> without firing a single shot, dropping a single bomb or putting a single >>>> American soldier in harm’s way. >>>> >>>> Donald Trump says we shouldn’t have done the deal. We should have >>>> walked away. But that would have meant no more global sanctions, and Iran >>>> resuming their nuclear program and the world blaming us. So then what? >>>> War? Telling the world, good luck, you deal with Iran? >>>> >>>> Of course Trump doesn’t have answers to those questions. Donald Trump >>>> doesn’t know the first thing about Iran or its nuclear program. Ask him. >>>> It’ll become very clear, very quickly. >>>> >>>> There’s no risk of people losing their lives if you blow up a >>>> golf-course deal. >>>> >>>> But it doesn’t work like that in world affairs. Just like being >>>> interviewed on the same episode of “60 Minutes” as Putin was, is not the >>>> same thing as actually dealing with Putin. >>>> >>>> So the stakes in global statecraft are infinitely higher and more >>>> complex than in the world of luxury hotels. We all know the tools Donald >>>> Trump brings to the table – bragging, mocking, composing nasty tweets – >>>> I’m >>>> willing to bet he’s writing a few right now. But those tools won’t do >>>> the trick. Rather than solving global crises, he would create new ones. >>>> >>>> He has no sense of what it takes to deal with multiple countries with >>>> competing interests and reaching a solution that everyone can get behind. >>>> In fact, he is downright contemptuous of that work. And that means he’s >>>> much more likely to end up leading us into conflict. >>>> >>>> Fourth, we need to be firm but wise with our rivals. Countries like >>>> Russia and China often work against us. Beijing dumps cheap steel in our >>>> markets. That hurts American workers. Moscow has taken aggressive military >>>> action in Ukraine, right on NATO’s doorstep. Now I’ve gone toe-to-toe with >>>> Russia and China, and many other different leaders around the world. So I >>>> know we have to be able to both stand our ground when we must, and find >>>> common ground when we can. >>>> >>>> That’s how I could work with Russia to conclude the New START treaty to >>>> reduce nuclear stockpiles, and with China to increase pressure on North >>>> Korea. It’s how our diplomats negotiated the landmark agreement on climate >>>> change, which Trump now wants to rip up. >>>> >>>> The key was never forgetting who we were dealing with – not friends or >>>> allies, but countries that share some common interests with us amid many >>>> disagreements. >>>> >>>> Donald doesn’t see the complexity. He wants to start a trade war with >>>> China. And I understand a lot of Americans have concerns about our trade >>>> agreements – I do too. But a trade war is something very different. We >>>> went down that road in the 1930s. It made the Great Depression longer and >>>> more painful. Combine that with his comments about defaulting on our debt, >>>> and it’s not hard to see how a Trump presidency could lead to a global >>>> economic crisis. >>>> >>>> And I have to say, I don’t understand Donald’s bizarre fascination with >>>> dictators and strongmen who have no love for America. He praised China for >>>> the Tiananmen Square massacre; he said it showed strength. He said, >>>> 'You’ve >>>> got to give Kim Jong Un credit' for taking over North Korea – >>>> something he did by murdering everyone he saw as a threat, including his >>>> own uncle, which Donald described gleefully, like he was recapping an >>>> action movie. And he said if he were grading Vladimir Putin as a leader, >>>> he’d give him an A. >>>> >>>> Now, I’ll leave it to the psychiatrists to explain his affection for >>>> tyrants. >>>> >>>> I just wonder how anyone could be so wrong about who America’s real >>>> friends are. Because it matters. If you don’t know exactly who you’re >>>> dealing with, men like Putin will eat your lunch. >>>> >>>> Fifth, we need a real plan for confronting terrorists. As we saw six >>>> months ago in San Bernardino, the threat is real and urgent. Over the past >>>> year, I’ve laid out my plans for defeating ISIS. We need to take out >>>> their strongholds in Iraq and Syria by intensifying the air campaign and >>>> stepping up our support for Arab and Kurdish forces on the ground. We need >>>> to keep pursuing diplomacy to end Syria’s civil war and close Iraq’s >>>> sectarian divide, because those conflicts are keeping ISIS alive. We need >>>> to lash up with our allies, and ensure our intelligence services are >>>> working hand-in-hand to dismantle the global network that supplies money, >>>> arms, propaganda and fighters to the terrorists. We need to win the battle >>>> in cyberspace. And of course we need to strengthen our defenses here at >>>> home. >>>> >>>> That – in a nutshell – is my plan for defeating ISIS. >>>> >>>> What’s Trump’s? Well he won’t say. He is literally keeping it a >>>> secret. The secret, of course, is he has no idea what he’d do to stop >>>> ISIS. Just >>>> look at the few things he’s actually said on the subject. He’s >>>> actually said – and I quote – 'maybe Syria should be a free zone for >>>> ISIS.' Oh, okay – let a terrorist group have control of a major >>>> country in the Middle East. >>>> >>>> Then he said we should send tens of thousands of American ground troops >>>> to the Middle East to fight ISIS. He also refused to rule out using >>>> nuclear >>>> weapons against ISIS, which would mean mass civilian casualties. >>>> >>>> It’s clear he doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. So we can’t >>>> be certain which of these things he would do. But we can be certain that >>>> he’s capable of doing any or all of them. Letting ISIS run wild. Launching >>>> a nuclear attack. Starting a ground war. These are all distinct >>>> possibilities with Donald Trump in charge. >>>> >>>> And through all his loose talk, there’s one constant theme: demonizing >>>> Muslims and playing right into the hands of ISIS’. His proposal to ban 1.5 >>>> billion Muslims from even coming to our country doesn’t just violate the >>>> religious freedom our country was founded on. It’s also a huge propaganda >>>> victory for ISIS. And it alienates the very countries we need to actually >>>> help us in this fight. >>>> >>>> A Trump Presidency would embolden ISIS. We cannot take that risk. This >>>> isn’t reality television – this is actual reality. >>>> >>>> And defeating global terrorist networks and protecting the homeland >>>> takes more than empty talk and a handful of slogans. It takes a real plan, >>>> real experience and real leadership. Donald Trump lacks all three. >>>> >>>> And one more thing. A President has a sacred responsibility to send our >>>> troops into battle only if we absolutely must, and only with a clear and >>>> well-thought-out strategy. Our troops give their all. They deserve a >>>> commander-in-chief who knows that. >>>> >>>> I’ve worked side-by-side with admirals and generals, and visited our >>>> troops in theaters of war. I’ve fought for better health care for our >>>> National Guard, better services for our veterans, and more support for our >>>> Gold Star families. We cannot put the lives of our young men and women in >>>> uniform in Donald Trump’s hands. >>>> >>>> Sixth, we need to stay true to our values. Trump says over and over >>>> again, 'The world is laughing at us.' He’s been saying this for >>>> decades, he didn’t just start this year. He bought full-page ads in >>>> newspapers across the country back in 1987, when Ronald Reagan was >>>> President, saying that America lacked a backbone and the world was – you >>>> guessed it – laughing at us. He was wrong then, and he’s wrong now – and >>>> you’ve got to wonder why somebody who fundamentally has so little >>>> confidence in America, and has felt that way for at least 30 years, wants >>>> to be our President. >>>> >>>> The truth is, there’s not a country in the world that can rival us. >>>> It’s not just that we have the greatest military, or that our economy is >>>> larger, more durable, more entrepreneurial than any in the world. It’s >>>> also >>>> that Americans work harder, dream bigger – and we never, ever stop trying >>>> to make our country and world a better place. >>>> >>>> So it really matters that Donald Trump says things that go against our >>>> deepest-held values. It matters when he says he’ll order our military to >>>> murder the families of suspected terrorists. During the raid to kill bin >>>> Laden, when every second counted, our SEALs took the time to move the >>>> women >>>> and children in the compound to safety. Donald Trump may not get it, but >>>> that’s what honor looks like. >>>> >>>> And it also matters when he makes fun of disabled people, calls women >>>> pigs, >>>> proposes banning an entire religion from our country, or plays coy with >>>> white supremacists. America stands up to countries that treat women like >>>> animals, or people of different races, religions or ethnicities as less >>>> human. >>>> >>>> What happens to the moral example we set – for the world and for our >>>> own children – if our President engages in bigotry? >>>> >>>> And by the way, Mr. Trump – every time you insult American Muslims or >>>> Mexican immigrants, remember that plenty of Muslims and immigrants serve >>>> and fight in our armed forces. >>>> >>>> Donald Trump, Donald Trump could learn something from them. >>>> >>>> That brings me to the final point I want to make today – the >>>> temperament it takes >>>> to be Commander-in-Chief. Every President faces hard choices every day, >>>> with imperfect information and conflicting imperatives. That’s the job. A >>>> revolution threatens to topple a government in a key region, an adversary >>>> reaches out for the first time in years – what do you do? >>>> >>>> Making the right call takes a cool head and respect for the facts. It >>>> takes a willingness to listen to other people’s points of view with a >>>> truly >>>> open mind. It also takes humility – knowing you don’t know everything – >>>> because if you’re convinced you’re always right, you’ll never ask yourself >>>> the hard questions. >>>> >>>> I remember being in the Situation Room with President Obama, debating >>>> the potential Bin Laden operation. The President’s advisors were divided. >>>> The intelligence was compelling but far from definitive. The risks of >>>> failure were daunting. The stakes were significant for our battle against >>>> al Qaeda and our relationship with Pakistan. Most of all, the lives of >>>> those brave SEALs and helicopter pilots hung in the balance. >>>> >>>> It was a decision only the President could make. And when he did, it >>>> was as crisp and courageous a display of leadership as I’ve ever seen. Now >>>> imagine Donald Trump sitting in the Situation Room, making life-or-death >>>> decisions on behalf of the United States. Imagine him deciding whether to >>>> send your spouses or children into battle. Imagine if he had not just his >>>> Twitter account at his disposal when he’s angry, but America’s entire >>>> arsenal. >>>> >>>> Do we want him making those calls – someone thin-skinned and quick to >>>> anger, who lashes out at the smallest criticism? Do we want his finger >>>> anywhere near the button? I have a lot of faith that the American >>>> people will make the right decision. This is a country with a deep >>>> reservoir of common sense and national pride. We’re all counting on that. >>>> >>>> Because making Donald Trump our commander-in-chief would be a historic >>>> mistake. It would undo so much of the work that Republicans and Democrats >>>> alike have done over many decades to make America stronger and more >>>> secure. >>>> It would set back our standing in the world more than anything in recent >>>> memory. And it would fuel an ugly narrative about who we are – that we’re >>>> fearful, not confident; that we want to let others determine our future >>>> for >>>> us, instead of shaping our own destiny. That’s not the America I know >>>> and love. >>>> >>>> So yes, we have a lot of work to do to keep our country secure. And we >>>> need to do better by American families and American workers – and we will. >>>> But don’t let anyone tell you that America isn’t great. Donald Trump’s >>>> got >>>> America all wrong. We are a big-hearted, fair-minded country. >>>> >>>> There is no challenge we can’t meet, no goal we can’t achieve when we >>>> each do our part and come together as one nation. Every lesson from >>>> our history teaches us that we are stronger together. We remember that >>>> every Memorial Day. >>>> >>>> This election is a choice between two very different visions of >>>> America. One that’s angry, afraid, and based on the idea that America >>>> is fundamentally weak and in decline. The other is hopeful, generous, >>>> and confident in the knowledge that America is great – just like we always >>>> have been. >>>> >>>> Let’s resolve that we can be greater still. That is what I believe in >>>> my heart. I went to 112 countries as your Secretary of State. And I >>>> never lost my sense of pride at seeing our blue-and-white plane lit up on >>>> some far-off runway, with 'The United States of America' emblazoned >>>> on the side. That plane – those words – our country represents something >>>> special, not just to us, to the world. It represents freedom and hope and >>>> opportunity. >>>> >>>> I love this country and I know you do too. It’s been an honor and a >>>> privilege to >>>> serve America and I’m going to do everything I can to protect our >>>> nation, and make sure we don’t lose sight of how strong we really are. >>>> >>>> Thank you all very much. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -- >>>> Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. >>>> For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum >>>> >>>> * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ >>>> * It's active and moderated. 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