Congressman Ro Khanna
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It's that they are the place for thought in the questioning of people in power, that they are the foundation of a liberal democracy where we have speech and ideas that challenge power. And the attack on them out of a false populism by the same people who went to those universities, who want their kids to go to those universities, is rank hypocrisy and is really degrading democracy.
It's that they are the place for thought in the questioning of people in power, that they are the foundation of a liberal democracy where we have speech and ideas that challenge power. And the attack on them out of a false populism by the same people who went to those universities, who want their kids to go to those universities, is rank hypocrisy and is really degrading democracy.
It's that they are the place for thought in the questioning of people in power, that they are the foundation of a liberal democracy where we have speech and ideas that challenge power. And the attack on them out of a false populism by the same people who went to those universities, who want their kids to go to those universities, is rank hypocrisy and is really degrading democracy.
I mean, you know, John F. Kennedy said there are a few earthly things more beautiful than a university. And from that pinnacle of America is a light of hope for civilization. This is how far we've fallen. What gives me hope in this country is the decency and resilience of the American people.
I mean, you know, John F. Kennedy said there are a few earthly things more beautiful than a university. And from that pinnacle of America is a light of hope for civilization. This is how far we've fallen. What gives me hope in this country is the decency and resilience of the American people.
I mean, you know, John F. Kennedy said there are a few earthly things more beautiful than a university. And from that pinnacle of America is a light of hope for civilization. This is how far we've fallen. What gives me hope in this country is the decency and resilience of the American people.
There was anger in this country because places like Lorain, Ohio and Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Galesburg, Illinois had been dealt a raw deal. The factories had shut down, the communities had closed, and they wanted the system changed. But that doesn't mean they wanted America burned out. And so I believe that people will correct the leadership.
There was anger in this country because places like Lorain, Ohio and Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Galesburg, Illinois had been dealt a raw deal. The factories had shut down, the communities had closed, and they wanted the system changed. But that doesn't mean they wanted America burned out. And so I believe that people will correct the leadership.
There was anger in this country because places like Lorain, Ohio and Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Galesburg, Illinois had been dealt a raw deal. The factories had shut down, the communities had closed, and they wanted the system changed. But that doesn't mean they wanted America burned out. And so I believe that people will correct the leadership.
And it's for Democrats to say we aren't just going to go back to a status quo that has failed people. We're going to offer a more hopeful vision, the kind of vision Hamilton had, Lincoln had, FDR had, to rebuild this country for the 21st century. Rebuild it not just in Silicon Valley or Seattle, but rebuild it everywhere.
And it's for Democrats to say we aren't just going to go back to a status quo that has failed people. We're going to offer a more hopeful vision, the kind of vision Hamilton had, Lincoln had, FDR had, to rebuild this country for the 21st century. Rebuild it not just in Silicon Valley or Seattle, but rebuild it everywhere.
And it's for Democrats to say we aren't just going to go back to a status quo that has failed people. We're going to offer a more hopeful vision, the kind of vision Hamilton had, Lincoln had, FDR had, to rebuild this country for the 21st century. Rebuild it not just in Silicon Valley or Seattle, but rebuild it everywhere.
Thank you, Jessie. Appreciate it.
Thank you, Jessie. Appreciate it.
Thank you, Jessie. Appreciate it.