NBC News reports:
President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the final time as commander in chief Tuesday morning amid the spiraling conflict in the Middle East, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and growing global concerns about China’s influence.
They were also Biden’s first remarks before the General Assembly since Hamas’ attack on Israel in October and the conflict that has ensued in Gaza, killing thousands of civilians. He’ll speak to the leaders of other nations as hope for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas has dimmed.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters last week that Biden will “reaffirm America’s leadership on the world stage” in New York and will “rally global action to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.”
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In his farewell speech at the UN General Assembly, Pres. Biden referenced William Butler Yeats’ poem, “The Second Coming,” adding, “The choices we make today will determine our future for decades to come.” https://t.co/7YkNKqjmrD pic.twitter.com/MaOn34ZQ8U
— ABC News (@ABC) September 24, 2024
Biden, speaking to the UN General Assembly, talks about pulling out of Afghanistan and says “it was a hard decision. But the right decision. Four American presidents had to face that decision. But I was determined not to leave it to a fifth.” pic.twitter.com/QkNjERAVbC
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 24, 2024
President Biden concludes his final address to the UN General Assembly by discussing his “difficult decision” to not seek a second term:
“My fellow leaders, let us never forget: Some things are more important than staying in power.” pic.twitter.com/8pqpakFeyz
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 24, 2024
As Biden speaks to the UN General Assembly for the last time, recall how the diplomats literally laughed at Trump
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— Eric Columbus (@EricColumbus) September 24, 2024