That's how a democracy withers until it's no democracy at all. And we cannot let that happen. Do not let them take away your power. Do not let them take away your democracy. This administration has shown it will tear our democracy down if that's what it takes for them to win. Embrace your own responsibility as citizens to make sure that the basic tenets of our democracy endure, because that's what's at stake right now, our democracy.
Barack Obama warns about the dangers to democracy posed by the current administration and emphasizes the importance of citizen responsibility.
Share
More from Barack Obama
I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.
Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…
Other voices in this conversation
