Speeches by sitting US President Joe Biden have been eagerly awaited for months. Not only because of possible world-shattering statements, but often also in anticipation of a possible further misstep by the head of state. Now Biden has said goodbye to the United Nations stage with a big speech – complete with a funny remark about himself.
I was first elected senator in 1972, Biden introduced his speech and then immediately gave a wink to the mock-surprised looks: “I know, I look like I’m only 40, I know,” the 81-year-old said. “Today marks the fourth time that I have had the great honor of addressing this gathering as president of the United States,” Biden continued.
Although it was his last speech of this kind to this audience, he made a “remarkable part” in the history of the United Nations General Assembly. In the highly regarded speech, Biden continued to reflect on his long political career and emphasized his achievements. He was a statesman throughout and completely free of disruptions.
“Because of everything I’ve been through…”
Despite the global crises, the US president called for more trust and cohesion. Despite all the problems, such as wars, the climate crisis, deeply divided societies and threatened democracies, “but because of everything I have already experienced and everything we have done in the past decades, I have hope”, he affirms.
In one breath, he ultimately cited the Vietnam War, apartheid in South Africa and the terror of September 11, 2001 as successful examples that the international community had dealt with together.
Biden calls for greater efforts
Nevertheless, he also expressed serious concerns – in particular, he warned against a further escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Islamist terrorist militia Hezbollah: “An all-out war is in no one’s interest,” he urged, urging a diplomatic solution that is still possible.
Biden saw a challenge for the international community, particularly with regard to Sudan’s bloody civil war. “The world needs to stop arming the generals, it needs to speak with one voice and tell them to stop tearing their country apart.” It is “one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world,” the 81-year-olds warned.
“Nothing is beyond our capabilities”
But he also found words of caution about Ukraine’s vision. He called on the world community not to give up support for Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia. “We must not get tired. We cannot look away and we will not give up our support for Ukraine.”
Biden also called on states to work together. “My fellow activists, there is nothing that is beyond our capabilities if we work together: let us work together!”
Source: Krone
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