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Its no question that our country has a history of racism and slavery. how do these comments fit into that history? >> well, i think its very important for americans to take a very close look at where we are today, because as you mentioned, we have a long history of race discrimination. its an ugly history in this country. slavery, jim crow, segregation, racially motivated lynchings. but weve also made tremendous progress. this country has eliminated slavery and jim crow segregation, reduced lync...

Country slavery, racially motivated lynching. weve also made tremendous process. this country eliminated slavery, reduced lynching, passed anti immigration laws and housing and public accommodations and implemented affirmative action in employment and most elected and reelected our first black president so we made a lot of progress but progress doesnt mean post racial, doesnt mean race is no longer a significant factor and president trumps comments simply reaffirm that notion, lets us know were ...

Almost every country on earth sees america as stronger and more respected today than they did as eight years ago. in other words, by so many measures our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we started. its a situation im proud to li to my successor and its thankts to the american people, to the hard work youve put in, the sacrifices youve made for your families and communities, the businesses you started or invested in, the way you looked out for one another and i could not ...

Earth sees america as stronger and more respected today tha ei in other words, by so many measures our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we started. the situation im proud to leave for my successor. and its thanks to the american people. for the hard work that you put in, the sacrifices you made for your families and the communities, and the businesses you started on in invested in, the way you looked out for one another and i could not be prouder to be your president. o...

Being optional. unquote. these are just the republicans criticizing mr. trump. wasnt this comment a huge mistake? >> yeah. i think its -- when you have a candidate, you always want them to be on cue, and you want them to do exactly what you hope for them to do. here is a guy who hasnt been a candidate. he is not a politician. he just says it. he was almost playful with what he said last night, about keeping people in suspense. i know were not talking about opportunities and jobs for americans, b...

And become doctors and lawyers, young people just like dominic, just as talented as malia and sasha who now have a chance to contribute to this country they love just as much as anybody. ask them if your vote matters. they know it does. donald trump has nothing to offer but anger and grievance and blame. and so his closing argument asks, what do you have to lose? im here to tell you, everything. do you know how much progress weve made despite the opposition, despite the forces of discrimination,...

Chance to contribute to this country that they love just as much as anybody. ask them if your vote matters. they know it does. [ cheers and applause ] donald trump has nothing to offer but anger and grievance and blame. and so he -- his closing argument asks, what do you have to lose? well, i am here to tell you, everything! you know how much progress we have made, despite the opposition, despite the forces of discrimination, despite the politics of backlash, and that progress doesnt stop with m...

Not to mention the -- the hispanic caucus and other minorities. just because youve made progress doesnt mean you take away the latter. we are not at the top of the ladder by any means. to snatch the rungs of the ladder out from under us i think is a critical mistake. it would be okay if he did not ask history to rely upon. i do not know why the supreme court would not look back on some other early decisions of the united states and how we retrogress when those decisions came into being. and ther...

To improve the after-tax wage of people all around the country, but you know, were in a tough spot. were making -- that were making progress doesnt make it any easier. we want to get wages up and we want to get people back to work. jenna: how concerned are you about the price pressure that the american family might be feeling and how that might affect future job growth? >> well, its something that were clearly monitoring. energy and food prices have been up, other prices remain -- inflation rema...

The face of god. remember, william wilbur horris, he was vilified, derided, attacked, but he called for lessening prejudices and con sill ating good will and thereby making way for the less obstructed progress of truth in the eyes of those who sought to silence a nations conscience, he saw the face of god. yet, there are crimes of conscience that call us to action, yet there are causes that move our hearts and offenses that steer our souls. but progress doesnt come when we demonize opponents, it...