So we`re at a turning point right now, both here in America and around the world. There`s a politics of meanness and division and conflict, of tribalism and cynicism. And that`s one path. But the good news is, there`s another path where we pull together and we solve big problems, and we rebuild our society in a way that gives more and more people a better life. And that`s the choice we face.
Obama discusses the current political climate as a turning point, emphasizing the choice between division and unity.
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When we choose, when we make that decision, I do believe – and there is evidence for this – that the world gets incrementally better, and that is a worthy goal and it’s worth fighting for.
People need to “rediscover what’s the story we tell about how we’re going to live together, and see each other, and recognise each other, and disagree, and yet, still care for each other”.
I think when we act on that basis, it doesn't always work out, but over time things do get better.
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