Williamson is a candidate for the democratic president ial nomination. And politics is a departure for williamson who has spent half a lifetime as a author, activist and nondenominational faith leader. For over 30 years shes been writing about the intersection about spiritually and politics. Shae shes the author of 14 books, including her most recent a politics of love. A handbook for the new american revolution. Shes founded several nonprofit organizations, including the Peace Alliance and project angel food thats delivered meals to americans since 1989. She joins us here to talk about the creation of the United States department of peace. Join me in welcoming to the National Press club, ms. Mary anne williamson. [ applause ] thank you, everyone, i appreciate your being here. This is quite a historic building, thank you, alison. Its wonderful to have this opportunity to speak to you. As i was walking through the hallway, there were all these photographs. And these buttons from all the
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