1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,548 Mr. Putin, you are a loser. 2 00:00:06,548 --> 00:00:08,467 Coming up on The Problem. 3 00:00:08,467 --> 00:00:11,637 Who do you think the teams are for World War III? 4 00:00:11,637 --> 00:00:12,846 We're not heading to World War III. 5 00:00:12,846 --> 00:00:15,015 It's the "Reichsbürger Bürgermeister." 6 00:00:15,724 --> 00:00:18,143 I'm gonna head off on a diplomatic mission. 7 00:00:18,143 --> 00:00:21,021 {\an8}You know, the United States is a shining city on a hill 8 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:23,148 {\an8}and a beacon of light for the world. 9 00:00:23,148 --> 00:00:26,360 {\an8}So we're beyond reproach in many regards. 10 00:00:26,944 --> 00:00:30,781 We're not interesting to you. Like an abandoned mistress. 11 00:00:30,781 --> 00:00:32,366 Freedom! 12 00:01:12,948 --> 00:01:13,949 Hello! 13 00:01:20,455 --> 00:01:22,082 My name is Jon Stewart. 14 00:01:22,708 --> 00:01:27,379 It's nice to see you, and tonight, I'll be wearing a charcoal jacket. 15 00:01:32,551 --> 00:01:34,136 I think it's quite snazzy. 16 00:01:35,304 --> 00:01:37,598 I don't know if you've all been paying attention there 17 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:40,225 to our current geopolitical situation. 18 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:43,604 Feeling a little 1939. 19 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:45,939 {\an8}Russia prepares a new offensive. 20 00:01:45,939 --> 00:01:47,524 {\an8}Russian troops have been mobilized. 21 00:01:47,524 --> 00:01:51,361 {\an8}If China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. 22 00:01:51,361 --> 00:01:56,700 {\an8}NATO stands more unified and more resolute than ever. 23 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:58,160 {\an8}World War III could break out. 24 00:01:58,160 --> 00:01:59,203 {\an8}Third World War. 25 00:01:59,203 --> 00:02:02,915 {\an8}This ends with our victory, or this ends in a nuclear World War III. 26 00:02:05,292 --> 00:02:07,211 That's the two choices. 27 00:02:07,211 --> 00:02:08,377 Nobody was saying like-- 28 00:02:08,878 --> 00:02:10,172 Nobody was saying, "A truce?" 29 00:02:11,006 --> 00:02:12,674 I mean, your idea's good too, but-- 30 00:02:13,550 --> 00:02:16,094 Well, World War III, long awaited sequel. Very exciting. 31 00:02:16,094 --> 00:02:17,554 Just out of curiosity, 32 00:02:18,055 --> 00:02:21,058 since we've been out of the world war games for a while, 33 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:23,644 what's this one about? 34 00:02:23,644 --> 00:02:25,479 {\an8}Democracy versus Autocracy. 35 00:02:26,522 --> 00:02:28,148 A classic! 36 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:30,359 {\an8}A new world order of East versus West. 37 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:33,529 Well, that sounds more like the All-Star Game. 38 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:35,697 {\an8}Tyranny versus freedom. 39 00:02:35,697 --> 00:02:38,033 Freedom! 40 00:02:38,033 --> 00:02:39,034 Braveheart. 41 00:02:39,034 --> 00:02:41,078 {\an8}Civilization versus darkness. 42 00:02:44,998 --> 00:02:47,042 Battle for the light switch. 43 00:02:47,042 --> 00:02:48,752 {\an8}Between chaos and stability. 44 00:02:49,336 --> 00:02:52,172 We're going to need all of the infinity stones. 45 00:02:53,966 --> 00:02:56,885 My guess is actually, it's the usual shit, oil and wheat. 46 00:02:57,386 --> 00:02:59,429 But all right, Avengers assemble. 47 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:03,892 We need allies. We're gonna start with an unlikely one, 48 00:03:05,227 --> 00:03:07,020 joining America in this world war 49 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:11,400 and hoping to bring their record to 1 and 2, I guess. 50 00:03:12,234 --> 00:03:13,235 Germany. 51 00:03:14,528 --> 00:03:15,863 Reliable ally? 52 00:03:15,863 --> 00:03:18,073 {\an8}It sounds like something out of the Nazi era. 53 00:03:18,073 --> 00:03:21,535 {\an8}Far right extremists demanding citizens turn in their passports 54 00:03:21,535 --> 00:03:22,995 {\an8}because they are not "German enough." 55 00:03:22,995 --> 00:03:25,622 {\an8}One of the leading groups, the Reichsbürger, 56 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:29,751 {\an8}or citizens of the Reich, now accused of plotting a coup in Germany. 57 00:03:29,751 --> 00:03:31,962 It's the "Reichsbürger Bürgermeister." 58 00:03:32,921 --> 00:03:34,381 The Bürgermeister likes burgers. 59 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:36,800 Burgers. Jesus. 60 00:03:37,676 --> 00:03:39,261 All right. It's looking iffy in Germany. 61 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:42,014 They're about to get taken over by the "Reichs and weizens." 62 00:03:43,348 --> 00:03:46,935 What about France? Their égalité, fraternité. Their Garnier fruité. 63 00:03:46,935 --> 00:03:48,020 Surely... 64 00:03:49,980 --> 00:03:52,107 they will be on the side of democracy. 65 00:03:52,107 --> 00:03:55,611 {\an8}The far right in France has simply gained ground with each election, 66 00:03:55,611 --> 00:03:58,488 {\an8}and I think they've never been as strong as they are right now. 67 00:03:58,488 --> 00:04:02,117 {\an8}Macron is facing threats from the far right and far left. 68 00:04:02,117 --> 00:04:03,869 {\an8}Fury over the government raising 69 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:07,289 {\an8}the retirement age two years to 64. 70 00:04:07,289 --> 00:04:09,583 {\an8}Literally, dumpster fire over this. 71 00:04:10,626 --> 00:04:13,879 I think we're going to need to get Emily out of Paris now. 72 00:04:19,343 --> 00:04:21,011 I hope she finds love. 73 00:04:22,846 --> 00:04:24,806 Well, at the least, we will always have England. 74 00:04:24,806 --> 00:04:27,267 The lions of Europe. Well, not really Europe. 75 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:29,186 I guess they pulled out of Europe. But we'll always-- 76 00:04:30,145 --> 00:04:31,063 We have England. 77 00:04:31,063 --> 00:04:32,105 {\an8}We turn now to London tonight, 78 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:34,608 {\an8}the new prime minister, the third in seven weeks. 79 00:04:34,608 --> 00:04:35,901 The queen is dead. 80 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:39,154 {\an8}Sales of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream have surged 81 00:04:39,154 --> 00:04:44,034 after Prince Harry revealed that he used it to treat his frostnipped penis. 82 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:55,546 I guess England has their hands full right now. 83 00:04:56,421 --> 00:05:00,551 Well, not a bunch of great allies, but the good news. I hope, is going to-- 84 00:05:00,551 --> 00:05:02,261 It's still gonna be an away war. 85 00:05:02,261 --> 00:05:05,430 You know what I mean? The US will still be protected by 86 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:08,392 our oceans and Dwayne Johnson. 87 00:05:08,392 --> 00:05:10,352 {\an8}Breaking news. The US tracking a suspected 88 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:12,729 {\an8}Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. 89 00:05:12,729 --> 00:05:14,690 {\an8}America under attack. 90 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:18,068 {\an8}Sovereignty breached in the air and on the ground. 91 00:05:18,068 --> 00:05:19,152 Balloony. 92 00:05:21,363 --> 00:05:23,365 Now, we're gonna have to go figure this shit out. All right. 93 00:05:23,365 --> 00:05:26,076 Well, I'm afraid this calls for us breaking 94 00:05:26,076 --> 00:05:28,328 the normal form here at The Problem. 95 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:29,830 I'm gonna be leaving the studio, 96 00:05:30,414 --> 00:05:32,916 and I'm gonna head off on a diplomatic mission 97 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:36,962 to bring this war to heel or perhaps to be its decisive spark. 98 00:05:36,962 --> 00:05:39,590 We will find out either way. 99 00:05:41,133 --> 00:05:42,134 Stew beef out. 100 00:05:50,225 --> 00:05:52,227 First stop, the nation's capital 101 00:05:52,227 --> 00:05:55,564 to tell America's top diplomat that he would not have to plan 102 00:05:55,564 --> 00:05:58,025 {\an8}for World War III alone. 103 00:05:58,025 --> 00:06:01,028 Although some of my recent interviews have been a bit contentious, 104 00:06:01,028 --> 00:06:04,656 I thought perhaps a different approach would be in order. 105 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:07,075 {\an8}- Secretary Blinken. - Jon Stewart. 106 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:12,539 {\an8}Boy, so World War III is imminent. We don't have a ton of time. 107 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:13,957 Now, we've done this twice. 108 00:06:15,042 --> 00:06:18,712 We had the World War I, and then, obviously, the sequel. 109 00:06:20,005 --> 00:06:25,177 This third one, who do you think the teams are for World War III? 110 00:06:25,177 --> 00:06:26,762 So, first, I'm disputing the premise. 111 00:06:26,762 --> 00:06:28,347 We're not heading to World War III. 112 00:06:28,347 --> 00:06:33,477 If the basic rules of the road that we actually established after World War II-- 113 00:06:33,477 --> 00:06:36,063 When those rules of the road are being violated by someone, 114 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:37,940 we have to stand up. We have to stand together, 115 00:06:37,940 --> 00:06:40,859 - make sure that we're doing something. - Okay. So, what are the teams gonna be? 116 00:06:40,859 --> 00:06:45,280 Because in World War II, it was Germany and Japan were like the big dogs. 117 00:06:45,864 --> 00:06:47,783 What will the teams be in this one? 118 00:06:47,783 --> 00:06:51,286 Again, I'm disputing the premise on World War III. 119 00:06:51,286 --> 00:06:57,960 Is it going to be England, France, Germany, US versus Russia, China? 120 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:59,336 It's pretty simple. 121 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:04,132 Anyone who wants to stand up and stand behind the proposition 122 00:07:04,132 --> 00:07:08,387 that we've agreed to a set of basic rules for the way countries conduct themselves, 123 00:07:09,054 --> 00:07:12,891 then in some way or another you'll be part of that team. 124 00:07:12,891 --> 00:07:19,982 How reliable are our traditional allies given the fragile nature of the EU? 125 00:07:20,899 --> 00:07:21,859 Britain's already left it. 126 00:07:21,859 --> 00:07:25,696 - Look at all of the predictions... - Yeah. 127 00:07:25,696 --> 00:07:29,157 ...of the demise of these democracies, the demise of these alliances, 128 00:07:29,157 --> 00:07:32,452 the demise of the EU, those predictions have been confounded. 129 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:34,079 Look at how these countries have come together. 130 00:07:34,079 --> 00:07:35,622 Look at how the European Union has come together. 131 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:37,374 You trust the-the EU. 132 00:07:37,374 --> 00:07:39,543 - Absolutely. Look at the support-- - Hungary is like 133 00:07:39,543 --> 00:07:41,253 the Marjorie Taylor Greene to Europe. 134 00:07:41,253 --> 00:07:42,754 I mean, they're not gonna stand up. 135 00:07:42,754 --> 00:07:47,092 They're in the EU in a big, white fur coat shouting things at people. 136 00:07:47,092 --> 00:07:51,180 European countries have stood up, stepping up to support Ukraine. 137 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:52,973 All right. So, England. 138 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:56,435 Has been, remains, will be one of our closest partners. 139 00:07:56,435 --> 00:07:57,603 Germany. 140 00:07:57,603 --> 00:08:01,064 Any concerns there about getting them back in the game? 141 00:08:01,064 --> 00:08:02,107 Germany's in the game. 142 00:08:02,107 --> 00:08:04,026 - Germany's in the game, big time. - All right. 143 00:08:04,026 --> 00:08:07,362 Germany's done more than anyone would have ever anticipated 144 00:08:07,905 --> 00:08:10,282 before this aggression started against Ukraine. 145 00:08:10,282 --> 00:08:13,577 I say this about Germany, do we really want-- 146 00:08:13,577 --> 00:08:16,163 I mean, it's like Michael Jordan left to play baseball. 147 00:08:16,163 --> 00:08:18,290 Do we really want them back in the basketball game? 148 00:08:18,957 --> 00:08:21,585 The fate of the world, in terms of, 149 00:08:21,585 --> 00:08:26,131 a fight between the powers of democracy and light, 150 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:29,301 represented by us, 151 00:08:30,177 --> 00:08:35,515 and darkness and authoritarianism-- represented by Russia, China, 152 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:37,518 and sometimes us. 153 00:08:37,518 --> 00:08:40,062 But, who knows how that's gonna hold together? 154 00:08:40,062 --> 00:08:42,022 So, here's what I'm gonna do for you. 155 00:08:43,023 --> 00:08:44,358 I'm gonna head over to Europe, 156 00:08:44,358 --> 00:08:47,277 and I'm gonna get some commitments for World War III 157 00:08:47,861 --> 00:08:51,156 because I don't think they're as reliable as you seem to think they are. 158 00:08:51,156 --> 00:08:53,242 Report back. Let me know what you hear. 159 00:08:53,242 --> 00:08:54,952 I will absolutely do that, sir. 160 00:08:54,952 --> 00:08:57,079 - I will see you-- - We'll see you when you get back. 161 00:08:57,079 --> 00:08:58,580 - Absolutely. - Thanks so much. 162 00:08:59,456 --> 00:09:03,669 Obviously, no world war would be complete without checking in on Germany. 163 00:09:03,669 --> 00:09:06,630 A most fearsome foe turned friendliest friend. 164 00:09:06,630 --> 00:09:08,799 I headed not to Europe yet, 165 00:09:08,799 --> 00:09:12,135 but to the world's EPCOT center, the United Nations. 166 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:15,430 Thank you for joining us, the foreign minister of Germany, 167 00:09:15,430 --> 00:09:17,266 {\an8}Annalena Baerbock. 168 00:09:17,266 --> 00:09:19,852 {\an8}- Hello. Good evening. - I am here 169 00:09:20,394 --> 00:09:22,104 as a representative of the United States. 170 00:09:23,689 --> 00:09:24,731 Not, obviously, officially. 171 00:09:25,607 --> 00:09:29,486 And I'm more than happy to do the interview in German, if you wish, 172 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:31,572 or in English, whatever your comfort is. 173 00:09:35,617 --> 00:09:36,535 Exactly. 174 00:09:37,119 --> 00:09:39,329 I was talking to Secretary Blinken, 175 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:45,210 and we both agree that World War III is starting. 176 00:09:46,879 --> 00:09:48,088 And we're picking teams. 177 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:51,008 Germany is-- I think-- our most crucial ally. 178 00:09:51,008 --> 00:09:53,927 Who else do you think we should choose? 179 00:09:54,511 --> 00:09:56,763 I think it's not like a sports game. 180 00:09:56,763 --> 00:10:02,102 I wish it would be where you pick your players who could play in your team, 181 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,937 but this is a question about 182 00:10:04,897 --> 00:10:08,192 - our future, our peace. Order worldwide. - Right. 183 00:10:08,192 --> 00:10:12,196 I wouldn't support saying we are facing a third world war. 184 00:10:12,196 --> 00:10:13,488 Thanks God, we are not. 185 00:10:13,488 --> 00:10:15,073 You don't think we should number them anymore? 186 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:16,241 What would you call it? 187 00:10:16,950 --> 00:10:20,996 Well, I would-- I would call it, "The worst-case scenario in the 21st century." 188 00:10:20,996 --> 00:10:22,956 - Because these world wars-- - That is not catchy. 189 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:25,000 - These world wars... - Yeah. 190 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:27,252 ...of the last century-- We have learned our lessons, 191 00:10:27,252 --> 00:10:31,340 especially after the second world war, committed from Germany, and so-- 192 00:10:31,340 --> 00:10:32,424 I've read about it. 193 00:10:32,424 --> 00:10:35,219 - Yeah, but I've lived my whole life... - I've seen some movies. 194 00:10:35,219 --> 00:10:39,097 ...in peace, which was not normal in my grandmother's time. 195 00:10:39,097 --> 00:10:40,682 But I'd-- I had the luck also, 196 00:10:40,682 --> 00:10:43,644 thanks to the US and other international partners-- 197 00:10:43,644 --> 00:10:45,312 There's no need to thank us. 198 00:10:46,271 --> 00:10:50,275 The smiles on your faces is enough for us. It always has been. 199 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:56,490 Some may say we do it to establish cheaper markets for labor and goods, 200 00:10:56,490 --> 00:10:57,616 but it's not the case. 201 00:10:57,616 --> 00:11:00,786 We do it for the children to a large extent. 202 00:11:00,786 --> 00:11:04,581 First of all, what is the most important thing in life? And you said it. 203 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:05,707 - Future of our children... - Cheap-- 204 00:11:05,707 --> 00:11:08,043 - Future of our children, yes. - ...peace and liberty. 205 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:09,253 Unfortunately, 206 00:11:09,253 --> 00:11:12,422 - and this is a brutal reality for Ukraine... - Yeah. 207 00:11:12,422 --> 00:11:17,553 ...Russia destroyed all these common understanding, and one year ago, 208 00:11:17,553 --> 00:11:23,183 I would've never thought that I would have to actually discuss this issue. 209 00:11:23,183 --> 00:11:26,186 But Russia is attacking the European peace order. 210 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:29,523 So the question is, if-- We're gonna be the Allied powers this time. 211 00:11:29,523 --> 00:11:31,233 Russia's gonna be the Axis. 212 00:11:31,233 --> 00:11:34,486 United States, Germany, France? 213 00:11:35,696 --> 00:11:40,492 Would you suggest France on our team? Are they reliable? 214 00:11:40,492 --> 00:11:43,287 This is not just a European issue, so-- 215 00:11:43,287 --> 00:11:46,331 But this is an issue for the whole international community, 216 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:51,628 and 141 countries decided they are the team of international law, 217 00:11:52,129 --> 00:11:53,505 the charter of the United Nations, 218 00:11:53,505 --> 00:11:56,466 - so it's pretty clear-- - A hundred and forty-one nations 219 00:11:57,259 --> 00:12:01,638 - condemned Russia's aggression in Ukraine? - Yes. 220 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:06,268 - How many voted against that condemnation? - Seven. 221 00:12:07,311 --> 00:12:09,521 - I'm assuming Russia's in there. - Russia's in there. 222 00:12:09,521 --> 00:12:10,814 Who else is in there? 223 00:12:10,814 --> 00:12:11,857 Belarus. 224 00:12:11,857 --> 00:12:15,485 Well, Belarus, I mean, hey, Russia's in the name. 225 00:12:15,485 --> 00:12:18,363 Syria. They do it over there. 226 00:12:18,363 --> 00:12:20,073 - North Korea. - Wow. 227 00:12:20,073 --> 00:12:21,241 Yeah, sure. 228 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:22,451 Eritrea. 229 00:12:23,535 --> 00:12:25,913 Really? That's kind of a surprise entry. 230 00:12:25,913 --> 00:12:26,997 Nicaragua. 231 00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:29,374 Nicaragua? The nerve. 232 00:12:29,374 --> 00:12:32,628 You know, we live right next door to them. We've been neighbors for years. 233 00:12:32,628 --> 00:12:34,963 I mean, we did overthrow their government at one point, 234 00:12:34,963 --> 00:12:37,424 but that was a-- It's a while ago. 235 00:12:38,300 --> 00:12:40,344 - That's six. Nicara-- - It's Syria-- With Ma-- 236 00:12:40,344 --> 00:12:41,845 - And Mali now. - Mali? 237 00:12:41,845 --> 00:12:43,514 - Did they really? - Yes. 238 00:12:43,514 --> 00:12:47,309 Well, I think we have the teams then for the world war. It's 141 to seven. 239 00:12:47,309 --> 00:12:50,062 I think we're looking pretty good as far as I can tell. 240 00:12:50,062 --> 00:12:52,439 - How did China vote? - Abstained. 241 00:12:52,439 --> 00:12:53,607 Oh, boy. 242 00:12:54,983 --> 00:12:56,193 How did India vote? 243 00:12:56,860 --> 00:12:58,320 Also abstained. 244 00:12:59,029 --> 00:13:02,282 Okay, so we're-- Okay, so we have 141, 245 00:13:02,282 --> 00:13:06,119 - but we're missing 2.5 billion people. - We are missing big countries. 246 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:08,664 You buried the lede on that one because that's-- 247 00:13:08,664 --> 00:13:10,624 I didn't know we didn't have India and China, there. 248 00:13:10,624 --> 00:13:13,669 I think we can definitely pick off India. 249 00:13:13,669 --> 00:13:16,004 You think they're onboard "Team Freedom." 250 00:13:16,797 --> 00:13:20,759 They have a dependency of military support by 70% from Russia. 251 00:13:21,844 --> 00:13:22,845 India does. 252 00:13:24,054 --> 00:13:28,308 By the way, and I don't even-- Not to toot my own horn, but "Team Freedom," 253 00:13:29,059 --> 00:13:30,686 not a bad bumper sticker. 254 00:13:31,186 --> 00:13:33,146 - We could be, obviously-- - Yes. Or "Team Peace." 255 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:35,190 Or "Team Charter of the United Nations." 256 00:13:35,190 --> 00:13:37,901 - I know it-- This is-- - "Team Charter of the United Nations?" 257 00:13:37,901 --> 00:13:39,152 I have to tell you 258 00:13:39,653 --> 00:13:41,488 if we were brainstorming this, 259 00:13:42,322 --> 00:13:43,615 that'd be a no. 260 00:13:43,615 --> 00:13:45,409 - That'd be a no. - No, but the trigger word in the US 261 00:13:45,409 --> 00:13:50,122 is more freedom? I think in Germany, the positive trigger is peace. 262 00:13:50,122 --> 00:13:53,000 In the past, because we built all these peace institutions 263 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:55,043 in the European hemisphere, 264 00:13:55,043 --> 00:13:57,171 but also, with NATO, 265 00:13:57,171 --> 00:14:00,757 we agreed in Europe that we should never fight each other again. 266 00:14:00,757 --> 00:14:03,302 Russia's plan was based on an understanding 267 00:14:03,802 --> 00:14:05,888 that with violence you can break everything. 268 00:14:05,888 --> 00:14:09,600 Ukraine, but you can also break international law, 269 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:13,896 and you can break the unity of the European Union of those countries. 270 00:14:13,896 --> 00:14:15,022 So that's the plan. 271 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:18,358 His plan is-- He wants to break the European Union. 272 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:21,570 He wants to break the democratic world. 273 00:14:21,570 --> 00:14:23,363 Okay, we've got to shift our strategy. 274 00:14:24,448 --> 00:14:25,490 Thank you so much. 275 00:14:28,535 --> 00:14:30,704 With India and China free agents, 276 00:14:30,704 --> 00:14:33,207 shoring up European support would be paramount. 277 00:14:33,207 --> 00:14:37,794 I headed overseas to discuss things with the former head of the EU. 278 00:14:37,794 --> 00:14:39,880 John Oliver's grandfather. 279 00:14:39,880 --> 00:14:42,674 It could just really be Oliver. 280 00:14:43,217 --> 00:14:47,387 Do you believe the United States can trust the EU? 281 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:50,224 {\an8}There is cohesion amongst Europeans, 282 00:14:50,224 --> 00:14:54,561 {\an8}apart with more than some minor nuances, Hungary. 283 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:59,775 We don't know if France will withstand in the next year. 284 00:15:00,275 --> 00:15:01,527 Year, or years? 285 00:15:01,527 --> 00:15:02,903 I'm gonna say six months. 286 00:15:02,903 --> 00:15:04,988 Judging from how Macron is handling 287 00:15:04,988 --> 00:15:08,116 - changing the retirement age to 64. - You know what... 288 00:15:09,034 --> 00:15:11,995 - So is there anybody within the EU... - ...that's France. 289 00:15:12,829 --> 00:15:17,251 ...that you think you're not sure about their wavering? 290 00:15:17,251 --> 00:15:21,088 Europe is the only country where nobody abstains. 291 00:15:21,088 --> 00:15:24,466 The European Union as a whole is sanctioning Russia, 292 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:28,512 and so, what can we tell Mr. Putin? 293 00:15:28,512 --> 00:15:32,140 We have to tell him, "You will be isolated forever." 294 00:15:32,140 --> 00:15:34,643 You have to tell him, "You are on the loser side." 295 00:15:34,643 --> 00:15:37,437 You have to tell him, "Mr. Putin, you are a loser." 296 00:15:37,437 --> 00:15:40,858 How does he receive a message such as that? 297 00:15:40,858 --> 00:15:44,653 I never put it that way to him because-- 298 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:49,116 No, although we had frank and open discussions. 299 00:15:49,116 --> 00:15:51,827 I was speaking with the German foreign minister 300 00:15:51,827 --> 00:15:54,872 and she was talking about the UN vote. 301 00:15:54,872 --> 00:15:58,083 - 141 to seven. - Yeah. Yeah. 302 00:15:58,083 --> 00:16:01,628 I feel like if those are the teams, we win. 303 00:16:01,628 --> 00:16:05,048 But then she mentioned, China abstained. 304 00:16:05,048 --> 00:16:08,927 - India. - India abstained and half of Africa. 305 00:16:08,927 --> 00:16:11,430 - Yeah. - How do we court India? 306 00:16:11,430 --> 00:16:15,058 Because they're a big free agent on the team for World War III. 307 00:16:15,058 --> 00:16:19,062 They get the majority of their arms from Russia. 308 00:16:19,062 --> 00:16:25,819 Yes, but China is the real problem we are facing for the next coming decades. 309 00:16:25,819 --> 00:16:28,947 So we need to neutralize China 310 00:16:28,947 --> 00:16:32,951 or get them to join with the Allied powers. 311 00:16:32,951 --> 00:16:37,664 I don't think that China will join with the Allied powers. 312 00:16:38,290 --> 00:16:41,877 They want to show that they are a system by their own. 313 00:16:42,753 --> 00:16:45,506 They have their own societal model. 314 00:16:45,506 --> 00:16:47,007 So, this is a tough one. 315 00:16:47,007 --> 00:16:50,219 You have India that is not supportive, you have China that is not supportive. 316 00:16:50,219 --> 00:16:55,682 A continent, Africa, that is less inclined to support the United States. 317 00:16:55,682 --> 00:17:01,605 Africa always felt treated in a very bad way by Europeans 318 00:17:01,605 --> 00:17:05,733 because we colonized large parts of Africa. 319 00:17:05,733 --> 00:17:11,906 So, you're saying as we are choosing up allies to fight against Russia 320 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:18,038 what we're noticing is resentments against Western colonization? 321 00:17:18,038 --> 00:17:21,541 We have forgotten that the Africans haven't. 322 00:17:21,541 --> 00:17:25,002 The policy from Europe for some years was, 323 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:29,299 "Let's send Bono there and he'll raise some money." 324 00:17:29,299 --> 00:17:33,929 The Chinese and the Russians, they are going there. 325 00:17:34,638 --> 00:17:40,227 Paying, investing, building new buildings but this is not for free. 326 00:17:40,227 --> 00:17:43,438 There is no free beer in international relations. 327 00:17:43,438 --> 00:17:45,691 Is that the-the saying in Luxembourg? 328 00:17:45,691 --> 00:17:48,360 Because it's "free lunch" in America. 329 00:17:48,360 --> 00:17:50,153 It's "free beer" in Luxembourg? 330 00:17:50,153 --> 00:17:54,700 We are not as generous as we should be. 331 00:17:56,118 --> 00:17:59,246 It was clear, I would have to roll up my sleeves 332 00:17:59,246 --> 00:18:04,418 and engage my really disturbingly hairy arms with some retailed diplomacy. 333 00:18:04,418 --> 00:18:06,962 It was time to go country-to-country. 334 00:18:06,962 --> 00:18:08,589 - Thank you so much for joining us. - My pleasure. 335 00:18:08,589 --> 00:18:10,424 If you don't mind stating your name, 336 00:18:10,424 --> 00:18:13,719 {\an8}your position and your country that you represent. 337 00:18:13,719 --> 00:18:18,223 {\an8}Seán Kelly, member of the European Parliament. From Ireland South. 338 00:18:18,223 --> 00:18:21,018 {\an8}Francisco Guerreiro. I'm a Green MEP from Portugal. 339 00:18:21,018 --> 00:18:22,436 {\an8}- Guy Verhofstadt? - Yeah. 340 00:18:22,436 --> 00:18:25,647 {\an8}Former prime minister of Belgium, now you're a member of parliament. 341 00:18:25,647 --> 00:18:30,194 {\an8}Malta, obviously, is one of the United States' greatest allies. 342 00:18:30,194 --> 00:18:33,572 {\an8}Slovenia, one of America's most important allies. 343 00:18:33,572 --> 00:18:38,702 {\an8}Spain, Romania, Ireland, the US' most important ally in many ways. 344 00:18:38,702 --> 00:18:39,870 Who told you that? 345 00:18:41,079 --> 00:18:42,331 I made it up. 346 00:18:42,915 --> 00:18:45,709 {\an8}- I'm sorry. You said you were from-- - Sweden. 347 00:18:49,588 --> 00:18:51,798 She's from Sweden and it's clear she's not from Sweden. 348 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:54,176 She's got-- They're blonde, they generally play volleyball. 349 00:18:54,176 --> 00:18:57,930 Yeah, maybe I'm a little bit too Muslim and Arab for you for being a Swede. 350 00:18:59,097 --> 00:19:02,601 {\an8}World War III, we believe we've got a few weeks before it starts. 351 00:19:02,601 --> 00:19:06,688 {\an8}And we're just putting together, kind of, the teams. 352 00:19:06,688 --> 00:19:08,148 And what's everybody providing. 353 00:19:08,148 --> 00:19:11,902 I'm gonna put you down for "mild ground troops." 354 00:19:12,486 --> 00:19:13,695 Maybe some weaponry. 355 00:19:14,488 --> 00:19:15,822 "Tanks." 356 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:17,199 "Planes." 357 00:19:17,199 --> 00:19:18,325 "Snacks." 358 00:19:18,325 --> 00:19:21,453 I've got you down for "soldiers" and "tanks." 359 00:19:21,453 --> 00:19:22,454 No. 360 00:19:22,454 --> 00:19:27,042 {\an8}We're the best at snacks but also people-- Spirit-- Fighting spirit. 361 00:19:27,042 --> 00:19:28,502 "Nightly storytelling." 362 00:19:29,086 --> 00:19:30,504 {\an8}I think not. 363 00:19:30,504 --> 00:19:33,590 I can tell you right now, Malta, very enthusiastic. 364 00:19:33,590 --> 00:19:35,801 Slovenia, they're on board. 365 00:19:35,801 --> 00:19:38,470 {\an8}But we're not gonna go to war. We're actually anti-war. 366 00:19:38,470 --> 00:19:40,180 No, it's not going that way. 367 00:19:40,180 --> 00:19:42,933 {\an8}It's not going that way and it's good that it's not. 368 00:19:42,933 --> 00:19:45,269 Is there any country in Europe you're worried about 369 00:19:45,269 --> 00:19:47,646 in terms of being with the Allied powers? 370 00:19:48,522 --> 00:19:49,773 {\an8}At the moment Orbán. 371 00:19:49,773 --> 00:19:51,024 You believe Hungary? 372 00:19:51,024 --> 00:19:54,611 {\an8}While we are trying to support the Ukrainians with everything we have, 373 00:19:55,237 --> 00:19:58,907 {\an8}he's building a Russian nuclear power plant in Hungary. 374 00:19:58,907 --> 00:20:01,910 {\an8}I think, indeed, Hungary, there are a lot of concerns. 375 00:20:01,910 --> 00:20:05,622 {\an8}The European Parliament has stated that Hungary is no longer a democracy. 376 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:10,460 {\an8}We see what is happening in Hungary and we are more critical than anyone else. 377 00:20:10,460 --> 00:20:14,965 In this club of democracies, two words, Viktor Orbán. 378 00:20:14,965 --> 00:20:16,800 Everybody's pointing to Hungary 379 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,927 and saying, "We don't know what team they're on." 380 00:20:18,927 --> 00:20:23,348 {\an8}For Hungary, the whole of the Western alliance, NATO especially, 381 00:20:23,348 --> 00:20:26,643 {\an8}and member states are furnishing arms to Ukraine. 382 00:20:26,643 --> 00:20:28,145 - Yes. - And saying things like, 383 00:20:28,145 --> 00:20:30,564 "We're gonna stay with Ukraine as long as it takes until victory." 384 00:20:30,564 --> 00:20:35,027 But-- But that victory is not defined. 385 00:20:35,027 --> 00:20:38,280 It's not defined how long is "as long as it takes." 386 00:20:38,280 --> 00:20:39,948 I am from the other Hungary. 387 00:20:40,532 --> 00:20:41,658 Now there is another Hungary? 388 00:20:41,658 --> 00:20:43,911 {\an8}I truly believe that Viktor Orbán 389 00:20:43,911 --> 00:20:46,371 {\an8}does not represent the majority of our citizens. 390 00:20:46,371 --> 00:20:49,374 {\an8}He is acting as a Trojan horse of Vladimir Putin 391 00:20:49,374 --> 00:20:51,043 {\an8}at the European negotiating tables. 392 00:20:51,043 --> 00:20:55,005 What part of Ukraine can we give them while still respecting 393 00:20:55,005 --> 00:20:56,757 - their national sovereignty? - We don't make that decision. 394 00:20:56,757 --> 00:21:02,262 If Ukraine says, "You can have a lot of our east. Are we good?" 395 00:21:03,055 --> 00:21:03,972 Would that do it? 396 00:21:03,972 --> 00:21:07,851 - What if we gave them Moldova as well? - I don't know if it did it or not. 397 00:21:07,851 --> 00:21:11,647 I think it is absolutely of Hungary's most fundamental interest 398 00:21:11,647 --> 00:21:13,899 that we stay on the side of freedom and democracy. 399 00:21:13,899 --> 00:21:17,152 We have a history of fighting for our independence and for our liberty. 400 00:21:17,152 --> 00:21:19,321 - And you're proud of that. - And we are proud of that. 401 00:21:19,321 --> 00:21:21,198 - A cease-fire of peace. - Are you prouder of the times 402 00:21:21,198 --> 00:21:23,700 that you fought for your independence 403 00:21:23,700 --> 00:21:27,246 or prouder of the times that you conceded to larger powers? 404 00:21:27,246 --> 00:21:29,206 We didn't concede to larger powers. 405 00:21:29,206 --> 00:21:31,583 There were times when larger powers took some of our territory. 406 00:21:31,583 --> 00:21:33,168 - Exactly. Exactly. - That's not concession. 407 00:21:33,168 --> 00:21:36,129 And we are proud of fighting for liberty... 408 00:21:36,129 --> 00:21:38,048 - And-- - ...but we are also proud of maintaining 409 00:21:38,048 --> 00:21:41,134 - our identity, our language, our culture... - Yes. Yes. 410 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:43,971 - ...in difficulty. - And don't you think Ukraine 411 00:21:43,971 --> 00:21:47,474 deserves the same opportunity and feels the same way? 412 00:21:47,474 --> 00:21:51,562 They may feel the same way and deserve the same rights 413 00:21:51,562 --> 00:21:53,647 in a realistic way. 414 00:21:53,647 --> 00:21:55,774 We are not giving up in Hungary. We are fighting. 415 00:21:55,774 --> 00:22:00,279 It is much easier to destroy a democracy than to build it back. 416 00:22:00,946 --> 00:22:02,948 What if we just give them France? 417 00:22:02,948 --> 00:22:05,367 - France? - Yeah. I'm not a fan. 418 00:22:06,618 --> 00:22:08,412 France gets us into a lot of trouble 419 00:22:08,412 --> 00:22:09,872 and then when we wanna invade countries 420 00:22:09,872 --> 00:22:12,499 they won't even let us fly over their territory. 421 00:22:12,499 --> 00:22:15,752 What's the worst country in the European Union? 422 00:22:15,752 --> 00:22:17,337 {\an8}- Would you say France? - I rank-- 423 00:22:17,337 --> 00:22:19,423 - Absolutely not. - Just blink twice if it's France. 424 00:22:20,883 --> 00:22:24,553 {\an8}France is an ally. It's always been in the second wars that you fought. 425 00:22:24,553 --> 00:22:26,346 So, it's not gonna change teams now. 426 00:22:26,346 --> 00:22:28,265 I think they are reliable for now. 427 00:22:28,265 --> 00:22:31,018 {\an8}If one of the Le Pens, whatever generation, 428 00:22:31,018 --> 00:22:32,519 {\an8}France can take its pick. 429 00:22:32,519 --> 00:22:34,521 But if that happens then we're in deep trouble. 430 00:22:34,521 --> 00:22:36,690 So the record shows that it's France. 431 00:22:36,690 --> 00:22:38,025 I haven't blinked. 432 00:22:39,109 --> 00:22:40,360 I'll wait. 433 00:22:41,361 --> 00:22:42,696 {\an8}The key is France. 434 00:22:43,906 --> 00:22:45,199 I'm very concerned. 435 00:22:45,199 --> 00:22:47,201 {\an8}What if for World War III... 436 00:22:48,202 --> 00:22:53,373 I can promise French a four-day "warweek." 437 00:22:54,082 --> 00:22:56,585 You only have to bomb four days out of the week. 438 00:22:56,585 --> 00:22:59,922 If you're acceptable with that, we'll bring you aboard. 439 00:22:59,922 --> 00:23:03,509 You have a doubt about France but I have also a doubt about the US. 440 00:23:03,509 --> 00:23:07,804 You know, what is required from us is not to invade other countries, 441 00:23:07,804 --> 00:23:08,722 like you did. 442 00:23:08,722 --> 00:23:10,557 {\an8}I'm afraid, as far as I'm concerned, 443 00:23:10,557 --> 00:23:13,143 {\an8}the US are the biggest destabilizing influence. 444 00:23:13,143 --> 00:23:16,063 {\an8}We know that America was built on genocide, 445 00:23:16,063 --> 00:23:17,689 {\an8}slavery and colonialism. 446 00:23:17,689 --> 00:23:20,150 Do you trust the United States, yes, or of course? 447 00:23:20,150 --> 00:23:25,322 {\an8}There is no such a thing as a "yes" or "no" in politics. 448 00:23:25,322 --> 00:23:27,366 America was built on freedom. 449 00:23:27,366 --> 00:23:28,742 Freedom for who though? 450 00:23:28,742 --> 00:23:29,993 Americans. 451 00:23:29,993 --> 00:23:34,081 {\an8}You gotta stop this "America First" because all the lunatics here... 452 00:23:34,081 --> 00:23:35,040 Wow. 453 00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:37,584 ...they love saying, "Well then it's Hungary first, 454 00:23:37,584 --> 00:23:40,671 it's Germany first." But not everyone can be first. 455 00:23:40,671 --> 00:23:44,883 That's the point of "America First." Is not everybody can be first, it's us. 456 00:23:44,883 --> 00:23:49,054 {\an8}Well, that's a bit contradictory with your plan of being the captain of the team. 457 00:23:49,054 --> 00:23:51,974 {\an8}Because when you are captain of the team, you don't say, "America first." 458 00:23:51,974 --> 00:23:55,269 What you say is-- You stand with some principles that can unite your team. 459 00:23:55,269 --> 00:23:57,521 So, the problem with your "America First"... 460 00:23:57,521 --> 00:23:59,940 - I'm gonna stop you there. - ...is-is that America first 461 00:23:59,940 --> 00:24:00,858 is America alone. 462 00:24:00,858 --> 00:24:01,942 What? 463 00:24:02,442 --> 00:24:03,777 I was reeling. 464 00:24:03,777 --> 00:24:07,030 These withering, ad hominem attacks, really, on America 465 00:24:07,030 --> 00:24:09,908 had me seeking comfort and reassurance. 466 00:24:09,908 --> 00:24:12,911 The kind I could only get from another member of the media. 467 00:24:13,787 --> 00:24:17,416 {\an8}Famed French journalist, Léa Salamé. 468 00:24:18,083 --> 00:24:21,503 Do you understand why you are being hated 469 00:24:21,503 --> 00:24:23,672 - by some people in the world? - No. 470 00:24:23,672 --> 00:24:27,467 We've given them nothing but really great shows, 471 00:24:28,051 --> 00:24:29,678 music, Drake. 472 00:24:29,678 --> 00:24:31,555 - Yeah. Jeans. - Although, he's Canadian. 473 00:24:31,555 --> 00:24:32,598 Jeans. 474 00:24:32,598 --> 00:24:35,434 How much more can we give? 475 00:24:36,143 --> 00:24:37,269 To be loved? 476 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:39,605 Thank you. Yes. 477 00:24:41,023 --> 00:24:47,154 We're friends with the US but sometimes it's hard to follow you, you know? 478 00:24:47,154 --> 00:24:51,533 Sometimes-- How to tell you that? 479 00:24:51,533 --> 00:24:56,371 I mean, sometimes we don't trust you. 480 00:24:57,122 --> 00:24:58,332 And we have reasons for that. 481 00:24:58,332 --> 00:25:02,169 Listen, you know, I'm French. I'm French but I was born in Lebanon. 482 00:25:02,169 --> 00:25:04,296 - I have specificity. - Born in Lebanon? 483 00:25:04,296 --> 00:25:06,256 - Yeah. I was born in Lebanon. Okay? - Okay. 484 00:25:06,256 --> 00:25:10,928 So, I know how you Americans acted in the Middle East. 485 00:25:10,928 --> 00:25:12,221 How you acted in Iraq. 486 00:25:12,221 --> 00:25:14,640 - How you acted in Afghanistan. - But that was a... 487 00:25:14,640 --> 00:25:16,391 - Yeah, come on. - ...an anomaly. That wasn't-- 488 00:25:16,391 --> 00:25:20,229 - That's the exception to the rule. - Though it's the exception, it's history. 489 00:25:20,229 --> 00:25:23,190 You came there, and then you withdraw in 24 hours 490 00:25:23,190 --> 00:25:24,900 and you left the country for the Talibans. 491 00:25:24,900 --> 00:25:28,153 And you know Afghanistan and Iraq, it's our borders, man. 492 00:25:28,153 --> 00:25:29,863 - No-- I-- No, it's-- - It's our borders. 493 00:25:29,863 --> 00:25:32,407 So, we have to deal with millions of refugees coming 494 00:25:32,407 --> 00:25:34,368 - when you withdraw. - Sure, but that was-- We were only-- 495 00:25:34,368 --> 00:25:37,246 - So, we have memory of you also. - I know. 496 00:25:37,246 --> 00:25:40,624 So, of course we're friends with you but we have memory. 497 00:25:40,624 --> 00:25:43,335 I don't know if you know this, we were spreading democracy 498 00:25:43,335 --> 00:25:44,711 as a beacon of freedom in the world. 499 00:25:44,711 --> 00:25:46,964 So, I just wanna make clear that 500 00:25:46,964 --> 00:25:51,927 you know, sometimes when you spread democracy it's like a buffet. 501 00:25:53,178 --> 00:25:55,806 Are there crumbs on the floor? Yes. Sometimes things fall. 502 00:25:55,806 --> 00:25:58,642 But we've laid out a beautiful meal for the world... 503 00:25:58,642 --> 00:26:01,562 - Yeah. What are the latest successes? - ...to dine on. 504 00:26:01,562 --> 00:26:03,522 The latest successes, well, you know, it's interesting. 505 00:26:03,522 --> 00:26:05,524 It's funny that you bring that up. 506 00:26:05,524 --> 00:26:09,653 Let's say we didn't do the Middle East 507 00:26:10,737 --> 00:26:12,281 necessarily perfectly. 508 00:26:13,156 --> 00:26:16,743 And let's say we destabilized many countries. 509 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:21,456 And killed tens of thousands of people. 510 00:26:21,456 --> 00:26:25,752 - Let's say-- Let's pretend. - And drove millions of refugees 511 00:26:25,752 --> 00:26:29,381 that destabilized other Western countries. 512 00:26:29,381 --> 00:26:31,925 - Let's say all of that is true. - Okay. Okay. 513 00:26:31,925 --> 00:26:35,262 Okay. So I'm just-- I don't have a follow-up to that. 514 00:26:35,262 --> 00:26:37,764 - I was just saying, let's all say that-- - So let's-- 515 00:26:37,764 --> 00:26:41,226 Let's be honest, we have the same thing in France. 516 00:26:41,226 --> 00:26:46,857 Now, there are a lot of people in Africa, they don't want us anymore. 517 00:26:46,857 --> 00:26:50,861 They hate us. They hate us for our imperialism. 518 00:26:51,570 --> 00:26:53,405 For our colonialism. 519 00:26:53,405 --> 00:26:55,199 And they want us to pay. 520 00:26:55,199 --> 00:26:56,325 Do they hate the fact that, 521 00:26:56,325 --> 00:27:01,079 "We used to control them through military force and extract their wealth. 522 00:27:01,079 --> 00:27:03,582 And not give them anything and exploit them." 523 00:27:03,582 --> 00:27:05,083 Like, come on. 524 00:27:05,083 --> 00:27:09,004 They said, "Okay, you came, you took our countries. 525 00:27:09,004 --> 00:27:12,341 You thought it was your countries and now you're gonna pay back." 526 00:27:12,341 --> 00:27:16,178 They prefer sticking with Putin, even if they don't like him very much. 527 00:27:16,178 --> 00:27:19,389 Right. They say things like, "Putin never colonized us." 528 00:27:19,389 --> 00:27:21,391 - "Putin never--" You know? - Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 529 00:27:21,391 --> 00:27:25,437 They prefer even Putin to us. 530 00:27:25,437 --> 00:27:29,233 - And China. - And China. China is everywhere in Africa. 531 00:27:29,233 --> 00:27:33,445 You know? It's now the biggest partner in Africa. 532 00:27:33,445 --> 00:27:37,908 And we have been dismissed. We're out of the game. 533 00:27:37,908 --> 00:27:43,413 And the big question now is, how do I take back the link with those? 534 00:27:43,413 --> 00:27:47,876 Algeria, Mali, Senegal countries, and it's very tough. 535 00:27:47,876 --> 00:27:50,587 - That's right. - They are not allied with us anymore. 536 00:27:50,587 --> 00:27:55,592 And Europe is very reluctant to recognize what she did bad. 537 00:27:56,134 --> 00:27:57,302 Maybe like you a little bit. 538 00:27:58,053 --> 00:27:59,930 - We're very honest about our faults. - No. 539 00:27:59,930 --> 00:28:04,184 I mean, we've been spreading democracy and Jesus now for 200 years 540 00:28:04,184 --> 00:28:05,477 and we've never gone wrong. 541 00:28:06,061 --> 00:28:07,604 And I come out of this conversation 542 00:28:08,188 --> 00:28:11,567 knowing that our relationship with Europe is strong. 543 00:28:11,567 --> 00:28:13,819 But-- Just-- Can I tell you just one thing? 544 00:28:15,112 --> 00:28:18,866 For the last decade and it has begun with Obama. 545 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:24,913 We felt that we, Europe, were not interesting to you. 546 00:28:24,913 --> 00:28:29,251 He was really much more interested with Asia, with China. 547 00:28:29,251 --> 00:28:31,503 And we felt a little bit despised. 548 00:28:31,503 --> 00:28:33,505 We felt a little bit betrayed. 549 00:28:33,505 --> 00:28:38,343 We Europeans like-- I don't know, like an abandoned mistress. 550 00:28:38,927 --> 00:28:44,725 That you find a more younger, more sexy girl, that's Asia. 551 00:28:44,725 --> 00:28:47,853 - I know. I understand. - And we were a little bit disappointed. 552 00:28:47,853 --> 00:28:52,608 And so, Biden, before the war in Ukraine, was in the same line. 553 00:28:53,108 --> 00:28:56,570 Obama, Trump and then Biden were like, obsessed with Asia and China. 554 00:28:56,570 --> 00:28:59,531 - We were a little bit forgotten. - I know. I-- 555 00:29:00,115 --> 00:29:02,284 We never wanted you to feel that way. 556 00:29:02,284 --> 00:29:05,621 You know, you don't understand, like, we're middle-aged. 557 00:29:05,621 --> 00:29:09,208 We're just wondering, like, "Am I still attractive? Are we still like-- 558 00:29:09,208 --> 00:29:12,753 Is it over for me? Are we ever gonna be, like, that new country again? 559 00:29:12,753 --> 00:29:17,633 We don't have any new pioneer lands. We're not really imperialistic anymore. 560 00:29:17,633 --> 00:29:19,510 Like, who are we anymore?" 561 00:29:19,510 --> 00:29:21,220 - And then we see Asia... - You're in the middle-- 562 00:29:21,220 --> 00:29:23,013 - middle age crisis. - ...and they look beautiful. 563 00:29:23,013 --> 00:29:25,724 And they're looking at us and they're interested in us. 564 00:29:25,724 --> 00:29:27,893 For the first time. And I'm not saying, but maybe-- 565 00:29:27,893 --> 00:29:29,895 - Maybe you didn't-- - And you're changing your wife! 566 00:29:30,521 --> 00:29:32,814 - Yeah. For a younger one. - Not changing. Just-- 567 00:29:32,814 --> 00:29:34,566 - If you hadn't taken us for granted... - A more sexy one. 568 00:29:34,566 --> 00:29:36,318 - ...we wouldn't have felt-- - You're fed up with us. 569 00:29:36,318 --> 00:29:39,279 Well, I just want you to know that in World War III 570 00:29:40,239 --> 00:29:42,074 there's no one else we'd rather save. 571 00:29:42,866 --> 00:29:44,576 - Than Europe? - Baby, come back. 572 00:29:44,576 --> 00:29:45,661 Baby, come back. 573 00:29:45,661 --> 00:29:48,455 That's perfect. That's exactly what's happening since Ukraine. 574 00:29:49,581 --> 00:29:50,582 Yeah. 575 00:29:51,375 --> 00:29:54,920 It had been a grueling journey but a fruitful one. 576 00:29:54,920 --> 00:29:59,049 Will the complicated but still loving relationships amongst free nations 577 00:29:59,049 --> 00:30:01,134 withstand this latest challenge? 578 00:30:01,635 --> 00:30:02,719 Time will tell. 579 00:30:02,719 --> 00:30:06,265 What is evermore clear is that those who learn from history 580 00:30:06,265 --> 00:30:07,641 are doomed to remember. 581 00:30:08,141 --> 00:30:10,811 And hold grudges apparently. 582 00:30:15,858 --> 00:30:18,944 All right, we're back. That is our program. 583 00:30:19,695 --> 00:30:22,197 We're back in the States. We got the team set for World War III. 584 00:30:22,197 --> 00:30:23,949 We look forward to seeing what happens. 585 00:30:23,949 --> 00:30:26,577 If you need me, I'll be in my New Zealand bunker. 586 00:30:26,577 --> 00:30:29,246 It's set up for podcasts. All right. 587 00:30:30,455 --> 00:30:31,582 Good night, everybody.