Britain's Daniel Hannan: 'How America's leaders have shrunk'

For someone watching the United States from across the Atlantic, British politician and author Daniel Hannan has a unique perspective on American politics. Unfortunately, that perspective makes our current politicians look awfully small.

For comparison’s sake, some tonight are posting video of President Ronald Reagan’s statement after the Soviets attacked a Korean airliner in 1983.

President Reagan's Address to the Nation on the Soviet Attack on a Korean Airliner | http://t.co/L3SVekPGVE via @YouTube

— jd mullane (@jdmullane) July 18, 2014

@jdmullane @YouTube a real leader.

— Bob LaRosa (@larosabob) July 18, 2014

@jdmullane text book! That’s how it’s done. Not that Pres. Obama has to be like him…but he could at least act like he cares.

— -theYeti (@TheSmokingYeti) July 18, 2014

In lieu of a televised address tonight, President Obama is attending closed-door fundraisers in New York City.

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