US President Joe Biden delivered his last speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday (24), as he will not run for re-election in November.
In his speech in New York, he spoke about geopolitical issues that are currently worrying the world, such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, but also about his decision to make room for his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the head of the Democratic Party’s ticket in the election.
“We must never forget who we are here to represent: we, the people. These are the first words of our Constitution [americana]the very idea of America, and they inspired the opening words of our UN Charter. I have made preserving democracy the central cause of my presidency,” Biden said.
“This summer [no hemisfério norte]I faced a decision about whether to seek a second term as president. It was a difficult decision. Being president has been the honor of my life. There is so much more I want to do. But as much as I love this job, I love my country more. I have decided, after 50 years of public service, that it is time for a new generation of leaders to lead my nation forward. My fellow leaders, let us never forget that some things are more important than remaining in power,” said the Democrat, who dropped out of reelection after pressure from within his party, the progressive press and campaign donors over his poor performance in the debate with Republican Donald Trump on June 27.
Biden spoke about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is now threatening to escalate into a regional war, with increased hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon.
“Since October 7th [de 2023]we are also determined to avoid a broader war that encompasses the entire region,” the US president said.
“Hezbollah, without provocation, joined the October 7 attack [do Hamas contra Israel] firing rockets at Israel. Almost a year later, many on both sides of the Israeli-Lebanese border remain displaced. A full-scale war is in no one’s interest. Although the situation has worsened, a diplomatic solution is still possible,” he said.
Regarding the war in Ukraine, Biden claimed that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin had not achieved his main goals, since Kiev had not fallen and NATO was “bigger, stronger, more united” than ever. Still, he demanded continued support for the Ukrainians – Republicans have been criticizing American aid without any prospect of an end to the conflict.
“Will we uphold the principles that unite us? Will we stand firm against aggression? Will we end the conflicts that are happening today? Will we confront global challenges like climate change, hunger and disease?” Biden said.
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