Religious leadership requires adhering to and teaching consistent doctrine rather than conforming to popular political or media demands.

“When you teach the word of God instead of reading the latest talking points from the human rights campaign, people pay a lot more attention or at least most people pay attention.”

The speaker notes that Dallin H. Oaks's voice sounded weaker and more feeble compared to previous years.

“he uh he is reported to not be in the best of health and I think we could all agree that his voice sounded less strong and a little more feeble than maybe it has in years past.”