Obama tells U.N.: U.S. will ‘always stand up’ for freedom around the world

Gerald · 09-25-12, 10:39 AM

President Barack Obama arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport September 24, 2012 in New York, N.Y. View more photos from the campaign trail.

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NEW YORK — President Obama urged world leaders Tuesday to condemn the recent deadly attacks against U.S. diplomats and missions in Libya and Egypt, suggesting that now is a key moment in the struggle for democratic freedom in the Muslim world.

Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, Obama told his audience that “it is the obligation of all leaders, in all countries, to speak out forcefully against violence and extremism.” He also made clear that the United States would “do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”

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“It is time to marginalize those who — even when not resorting to violence — use hatred of America, or the West, or Israel as a central principle of politics,” Obama said in the fourth such address of his presidency. “For that only gives cover, and sometimes makes excuses, for those who resort to violence.”

Obama used his address to defend the U.S. role in the Middle East and North Africa to an extent he has not done before, calling for help from those diplomats gathered in ensuring that the unpredictable political transition underway ends in democratic government and economic opportunity. He cited the violent war for Syria, the Palestinian national movement and other regional struggles to reaffirm American support for those seeking freedom.

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Note: Tuesday, September 25, 5:21 PM

Takeda Shingen · 09-25-12, 10:49 AM

For those of you keeping score at home, the choice in the 2012 election in terms of foriegn policy is now a decision between nation building or nation building.

Gerald · 09-25-12, 11:00 AM

No easy options available in terms of this...

Takeda Shingen · 09-25-12, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

No easy options available in terms of this...

Sure there are. Stop with the nation building. Special interest isn't going to let that happen, though.

Gerald · 09-25-12, 11:07 AM

The people want another, but the politicians are running their own race.

Hottentot · 09-25-12, 11:16 AM

With us or against us?

Penguin · 09-25-12, 11:32 AM

I would really like to see Obama standing up for the freedom of his own citizens. A nice start would be abolishing the Patriot Act and giving a finger to laws written by lobbies.

mookiemookie · 09-25-12, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Sure there are. Stop with the nation building. Special interest isn't going to let that happen, though.

Ah the military industrial complex and foreign entanglements. I seem to recall a couple of famous people saying something about those subjects...

Skybird · 09-25-12, 12:17 PM

I see its that kinky time of the year again that they call "carnival".

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The people want another, but the politicians are running their own race. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Hottentot Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: My private socialist utopia of Finland Posts: 1,918 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	With us or against us? __________________ Хотели как лучше, а получилось как всегда.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I see its that kinky time of the year again that they call "carnival". __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-25-12, 10:49 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	For those of you keeping score at home, the choice in the 2012 election in terms of foriegn policy is now a decision between nation building or nation building.

09-25-12, 11:32 AM	#7
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I would really like to see Obama standing up for the freedom of his own citizens. A nice start would be abolishing the Patriot Act and giving a finger to laws written by lobbies.