David French
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
David French is a conservative columnist known for his nuanced perspectives on contentious social issues. This interview highlights his commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding among differing viewpoints, showcasing his ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
“Absolutely When I was in Ukraine, I was in Ukraine in Kiev in May. And we were meeting with the then defense minister. And he said something very interesting. He said, look, Putin pushes and then waits for an election. He pushes again and he waits for election.”
“Have never in my life been more alarmed about the future of this country and about the possibility of widespread political violence. Because David, it is, and I want your listeners to understand this, it's worse than you think.”
“Yeah, that's boy, that's a big question. I like to parse it out in a couple of ways and draw a distinction between earned mistrust and manufactured mistrust. So it is the case that major American institutions have made mistakes. All of them do. They're comprised of human beings, right?”
“Huge. It was good and terrible at the same time. It was good in the sense that I had a great education, met friends that I retained to this day, really opened my eyes and my horizons to a lot of ideas I'd never heard before. All of that was good.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 552 — David French
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