Mark Carney's Inspiring Statesmanship

Canadian prime minister delivers Davos speech that's must-see TV for Americans

I’m always honored that readers take just a few minutes of their time to read what I have to say in this space. But today I’m asking to take those few minutes and watch one of the most remarkable speeches we’ve heard from a world leader in a long time.

It was delivered yesterday to a standing ovation at Davos by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s only 17 minutes long, not counting an excellent Q-and-A afterwards.

If you invest those few minutes—his remarks start at 1:44—I think you might find yourself wanting to watch the whole thing.

Here is Carney's speech:

If you want your mind really blown, go online and watch Donald Trump embarrassing America on the world stage with his customary, self-absorbed and tragically narcissistic regurgitation of lies and non sequiturs. He droned on for about an hour and a half. I cannot adequately place that contrast into words.

Enough from me.

Mark Carney demonstrated what morality, decency, vision and world leadership look like. His towering remarks speak for themselves.

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