The president of United States, Joe Biden, gave his farewell speech to the United Nations General Assembly, which marks the closing of an extensive political career. In the midst of a turbulent international scenario, the American president took advantage of his latest intervention in the HIM to highlight their achievements and express a forceful call to a new generation of leaders.
The leader of the White House highlighted his commitment to the reconstruction of international alliances, stating that during his mandate he restored relations of USA at an unprecedented level.
However, his legacy in foreign policy is marked by lights and shadows: while he strengthened cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and led the Western response to the Russian invasion in Ukrainealso left open conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the escalation in Middle East.
In his message, the Democrat reflected about his decision not to seek re-election, and stressed the importance of political renewal. “I have decided that, after 50 years of public service, the time has come for a new generation of leaders to lead my nation forward,” he declared. His words resonated as a warning to the leaders present: “We are here to serve the people, not the other way around.”
He conflict in Gaza and the growing tensions in Lebanon threaten to overshadow the global agenda, and the US president did not miss the opportunity to reiterate his position: “A diplomatic solution remains the only way to achieve lasting security.”
The speech also included references to the situation in Venezuela, where the US chief executive reiterated that the autocrat Nicolas Maduro committed electoral fraud. This statement underlines the continued pressure of Washington for a change of power in the South American country.
With the curtain about to fall on his administration, the American president faces the limits of his influence, but leaves a clear message: the future belongs to those leaders who seek to unleash the full potential of their people, an ideal that Biden identifies as the soul of the democracy.
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2024-09-28 16:37:30