Actor Russell Crowe told podcaster Joe Rogan that America is a “beacon of freedom” for the rest of the world, which comes with a “huge responsibility.”

Crowe, who is from New Zealand, appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast on Tuesday and discussed his recent move back to the United States.

“Flying into New York the other day and it’s a palpable difference in the way you know people regard each other and the way they talk,” Crowe said. “But there’s a fear in everybody at the moment here and I’m just not sure where that’s going to go.”

“Doesn’t feel healthy.”

Rogan agreed, saying, “Yeah, it doesn’t feel healthy for me either.”

“Here’s the thing with America, right?” the actor explained. “You’ve got to remember that it is the beacon of freedom for everybody in the world.”

“It’s a huge responsibility,” he added. “If people are looking for something to change in their life or something positive, the vast majority of people will look towards America and say, ‘well, that’s the beacon. I want to live like that where people can say what’s on their mind and people can have differing opinions.’”

“‘People can be of all different races, religions or whatever and still be in the same community,’” Crowe continued. “It’s so important that America remains healthy into the future for everyone, not just for Americans.”

Rogan simply replied, “Agreed,” and thanked the “Gladiator” star for coming on his show.

Crowe thanked Rogan for being a voice that “accepts different opinions” and “doesn’t push a particular agenda.”