In case you missed it, here’s a summary of the second presidential debate:

Martha Raddatz: Hello, I’m Martha.

Anderson Cooper: And I’m Anderson. We’re your moderators for tonight.

Martha: We remind the audience to maintain silence throughout the debate. The format includes questions from audience members. Let’s begin with Patrice Brock.

Audience Question: Is the behavior exhibited in the presidential debates setting a positive example for youth?

Clinton: I aim to bring people together regardless of ethnicity to heal and improve our country for future generations.

Trump: Issues such as rising healthcare costs and trade deficits need to be addressed to make America great again.

Anderson Cooper: The responses did not address Patrice’s question. Let’s discuss the serious allegations made against you, Donald.

Trump: Denies claims of assault, calling it locker room talk, and shifts focus to combating ISIS.

Anderson: Interrogates Trump on assault allegations.

Trump: Claims respect for women and shifts the discussion to law enforcement.

Anderson: Questions Clinton about emails.

Clinton: Admits to mishandling emails, redirects to audience queries.

Trump: Accuses Clinton of deceit and promises legal repercussions.

Audience: Reacts to the intense exchange.

Anderson: Urges respectful behavior from the audience.

Martha: Presses Trump on his behavior and changes since the release of controversial videos.

Trump: Defends his comments as locker room talk, accuses Bill Clinton of misconduct.

Martha: Asks Clinton to respond.

Clinton: Cites Michelle Obama’s advice and criticizes Trump’s actions.

Martha: Shifts to discussing diversity and unity.

Trump: Accuses Clinton of failure to unite people globally.

Martha: Raises concerns over Trump’s proposed policies.

Clinton: Advocates for global unity and structures to prevent discrimination.

Martha: Returns to questioning Trump’s stance on the Muslim ban.

Clinton: Recalls a heart-wrenching image to emphasize the impact of policies on individuals.

Martha: Reiterates the importance of the topic of Aleppo.

Clinton: Emphasizes the need to counter Assad and Russia in Syria.

Trump: Focuses on combating ISIS rather than intervening in Syria.

Martha: Highlights the differing opinions with Trump’s running mate and closes the discussion on foreign policy.

Anderson: Presents an audience question regarding energy policy.

Trump: Promotes coal and criticizes China’s trade practices.

Clinton: Rebukes Trump’s energy and trade policies, emphasizing climate change concerns.

Martha: Conducts a quick-fire session for a positive mention from each candidate.

Clinton: Offers a compliment on Trump’s family.

Trump: Remarks on Clinton’s resilience.

Anderson: Closes the debate acknowledging the audience and concludes the event.

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