We hear this every year and wait for the words and message and a year ago certainly was a lot different than the reality on the grounds overseas now. Biden has a few months left for his term. This image will not be easy. A series of major Foreign Policy conflicts breaking out during his term. Afghanistan in 21, ukraine in 22. Israel and gaza in 23. The u. N. Secretary general condemned countries feeling entitled to invade others. Today a growing number of governments and others feel entitled to get out of jail free card. They can thumb their nose at international humanitarian law and can invade another country, lay waste to societies or actively disregard the welfare of their own people. And nothing will happen. Dana Eric Shawn is outside united Nations Headquarters in manhattan. Whats the scene like down there . Yes, President Biden about to take the podium in the General Assembly. You may hear the Police Helicopters that always signal the arrival of the commanderinchief. Across the s
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President biden taking one of his final bows on the World Stage addressing the united Nations World Assembly against a backdrop of global conflict and chaos. All of which unfolded during his time as Commander In Chief. Bidens remarks touched on the turmoil in the middle east. His administrations disastrous withdrawal from afghanistan, the two wars which began during his presidency, and his decision to exhibit 2024 president ial race. This summer, i faced a decision, whether to seek a second term as president. It was a difficult decision. Being president has been the owner of my life. So much more i want to get done honor of my life. So much more i want to get done. As much as i love the job, i love my country more. After 50 years of public service, its time for a new generation of leadership to take my nation forward. My fellow leaders, let us never forget some things are more important than staying in power. Biden also acknowledge the challenges we faced and vowed that things can get
Right now on Andrea Mitchell reports, President Biden giving his final speech to the united nations, defending his legacy of creating global alliances, even as the world is racked with the wars in europe and the middle east. And israel pushes further into lebanon and the u. S. Sends troops to the region to evacuate americans if diplomacy fails. Fullscale war is not in anyones interest, even in a situation thats escalated, a diplomatic solution is still possible. In his first u. S. Televised interview, irans new President Wont Rule out retaliating against israel for assassinating a Hamas Leader in Tehrans Capital and tells me that hezbollah, hamas, and the houthis are not irans proxies, despite western intelligence saying otherwise. We will respond in a manner of our choosing. We support those who fight for their freedom. It doesnt mean that we have proxies. They dont fight on our behalf. Plus, my interview with nobel laureate, Malala Youssef and her continue for push for women in leade
News from New York where President Biden just delivered his fourth and final speech to the united nations general assembly. The president used the speech to address a series of global issues, and touted his accomplishments on the World Stage, including efforts to strengthen americas alliances. The president also talked about his decision to leave office at The End of his term and had this message for his fellow World Leaders. Being president has been the honor of my life. Theres so much more i want to get done. As much as i love the job, i love my country more. I decided after 50 years of Public Service its time for a new generation of leadership to take my nation forward. My fellow leaders, let us never forget some things are more important than staying in power. And with us now, Nbc News White House correspondent, mike memory, and Richard Haus from the counsel of foreign relations, and phillip rucker, national editor for the Washington Post and political analyst for msnbc. What did w