"Empathy is not just a human virtue, it defines the kind of societies we want to live in."

Ben Rhodes (1977)
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About Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes is an American writer and political commentator. He served as the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications under President Barack Obama. Rhodes played a key role in shaping the Obama administration's foreign policy and was a close aide to the president. He is also known for his work as a speechwriter and has authored a memoir titled 'The World As It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House.' Rhodes continues to be a prominent voice in American politics and foreign policy.

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