Barack Obama actually said...
The Russians can`t change us or significantly weaken us. They are a smaller country. They are a weaker country. Their economy doesn`t produce anything that anybody wants to buy accept oil and gas and arms. They don`t innovate. But they can impact us if we lose track of who we are. They can impact us if we abandon our values.
Context
Barack Obama discussed the limitations of the Russian economy and the importance of maintaining American values.
02/21/2022