It is that kind of restraint.

It is that kind of sober-minded, sensible, intelligent foreign policy that Obama represents.

So I guess what I'm telling you is he's sort of a closet Canadian.

Vote for him, for God's sake. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

Good evening.

Thank you for being here for the Monk Debates on Populism.

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