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Former Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden reveal why they have hope for America's future
- Obama says hope is not blind optimism, even during uncertain times, and points to democracy and history as guideposts.
- Clinton stresses that democracy endures through processes like free speech, voting and citizen responsibility.
- Biden emphasizes that America is unique because democracy is built on the Constitution and equality.
- Bush urges civic participation and being a proactive citizen to strengthen democracy.
- Obama says democratic progress requires peaceful, lawful resolution of differences.
- The conversation took place in Philadelphia ahead of the nation’s July 4 anniversary.
- The discussions are part of an America 250 project with collaborators including Comcast.
- Clinton, Biden, Bush and Obama spoke in separate conversations with Jenna Bush Hager during the TODAY interview.
- The presidents stressed that democratic governance rests on principles beyond any single issue.
- The TODAY interview with Jenna Bush Hager was conducted in conjunction with an America 250 effort.
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