Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/putin Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter #PUTIN on American exceptionalism Nation Sep 12, 2013 11:34 AM EDT “It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.” — Russian President Vladimir Putin in his New York Times opinion piece. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
“It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.” — Russian President Vladimir Putin in his New York Times opinion piece. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now