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In his discourse, Vance invoked the notion that love should begin at the familial level and extend outwards to communities, fellow citizens, and eventually to the broader world. This hierarchy of love suggests that one cannot adequately care for the global community without first tending to the needs of one's family and nation. He argued that the "America First" doctrine does not entail animosity towards other nations but reflects a principled prioritization of American interests, much like leaders in other countries prioritize their own citizens.