Optimism is based on the notion of the power of American exceptionalism. Fantasy is based on alternate facts.
Hakeem Jeffries: “Optimism is based on the notion of the power of American exceptionalism. Fantasy is based on alternate facts.”
On the recordJune 6, 2017
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Distinguishes between realistic optimism and false narratives.
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