The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, is known for his diplomatic approach to leadership and governance. This interview reveals his reflective insights on global politics and his emphasis on coalition-building and understanding differing perspectives.
“But look, I've been so lucky, I've been so fortunate to keep my health. And Hillary and I've had very rewarding lives in public service. So I'm glad I had a chance to live this life.”
“And I think that was a contributing factor to the disorientation in the world. I'm still not sure we didn't have to try because we need to work with China. We need to work with them on climate change matters. We need to work with them on North Korea and other nuclear and militarily related matters.”
“And that's only partly true. So the Republicans in America always attacked us where we're strong. And they always believe they can peel off enough people. And their base, while smaller, is harder core. So that's one problem.”
“When I started, children had a broader future, and we were coming together instead of falling apart. Now, in a mega sense, it's hard to assert, particularly the last one, but we are still living in a world with the resources to heal all of our big problems.”
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