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I’d like it to be much more a universal sort of thing.
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The speaker says they would prefer this unspecified thing to become more universal—that is, less limited to particular people, places, or situations. The wording expresses a wish for broader reach, while leaving open exactly what “it” refers to.
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- Official Statement
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