Susan Rice: U.S. Not Facing ‘Existential’ Threat Like WWII, Cold War

"Too often, what’s missing here in Washington is a sense of perspective. Yes, there is a lot going on. Still, while the dangers we face may be more numerous and varied, they are not of the existential nature we confronted during World War II or during the Cold War.

We cannot afford to be buffered by alarmism and a nearly instantaneous news cycle. We must continue to do the hard work of leading in a complex and rapidly evolving world of ceasing opportunities and of winning the future for our children."