The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Raphael Warnock is a U.S. Senator from Georgia and a pastor who draws on his faith and personal experiences to advocate for marginalized communities. This interview highlights his ability to navigate divisive political landscapes while fostering dialogue and understanding among diverse groups.
“I mean, spiritual, they watch. See, that's, I mean, I think that spirituality is tested in community. Easy to stand up in some silo and say I'm spiritual.”
“That mindset. And I still remain hopeful that we will use all the diplomatic tools that we have, that we will use the pressure that we have. Israel is a sovereign state we respected sovereignty.”
“I agree. There is a, you know, there's an epidemic of loneliness in our country. And connected to that, people are feeling less happy and more depressed. And I think human connection is healing. There is something that happens.”
“I must say to you that that's always felt and sound a little idyllic to me. Like, what does that mean? And as I've been looking at the situation in Gaza, I've thought about the fact that adversaries and people who are on different sides of a conflict, here's the thing they have in common. They all love their children.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 567 — Sen. Raphael Warnock
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