Obama: Idea America Is on the Verge of Collapse ‘Doesn’t Jibe’ with Reality

‘Some of the fears that were expressed throughout the week just don’t jibe with the facts’

"I think is important to recognize is this idea that America is somehow on the verge of collapse, this vision of violence and chaos everywhere, doesn’t really jibe with the experience of most people. I mean, I hope people, the next morning, walked outside and birds were chirping and the sun was out, and this afternoon people will be watching their kids play in sports teams and go to the swimming pool, and folks are going to work and getting ready for the weekend."

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