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Throughout his speech, Pritzker called for leaders to offer words of solace, promote peace, and unite citizens rather than divide them further. He stressed that history shows all presidents, in moments of crisis, respond by fostering hope and taking action to bring people together. Such leadership involves reassuring the public and demonstrating that violence is never the answer.
The Need for a United Front
The governor highlighted the critical choice facing America today: to remain silent and live in fear or to raise our voices for peace, compassion, and democratic values. He urged Americans to settle political differences through free speech and the ballot box, emphasizing that these are the true platforms for change.