down because their lack of transparency. they haven't been able to confront covid, just like they haven't been able to run their economy the way we can in the west. >> all these aspects have an impact on the fighting forces. i mean, nothing compares to a military that is fighting for democracy based on democratic values. >> fighting for freedom, exactly. >> there's a difference. >> fighting for freedom. rahm emanuel had a press conference a couple weeks ago, and he made a statement, talking about the difference between the west and russia. >> right. >> the west and china. i mean, who are their allies? their alies are convenience. people are still dying. it is not something we're proud of, but i thought it was telling a couple days ago. i want to go to ambassador mcfaul. ambassador mcfaul, this reminds me of something john kennedy said. for all of democracy's failings,