The Long Goodbye

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The Long Goodbye

In his final address to the United Nations, Politico reported that President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of alliances and democratic values in stabilizing a world facing escalating conflicts. He reflected on his decades of political service and the progress made during his presidency. He also lamented, “There is so much more I want to get done.”

More from Politico:

On Tuesday, Biden used the speech to make his argument that the world is better off now, with an engaged United States, than it was four years ago.

The president argued that averting a regional war in the Middle East is still possible, even as Israeli rockets continued to streak the sky over Lebanon. The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has also ratched up its attack.

“Full-scale war is not in anyone’s interest,” Biden said, urging the two sides to cease hostilities. “Diplomatic solution is still possible. It’s the only path.”

The president also urged that “now was the time” to finally achieve a cease-fire deal and took each side to task for delays. While he underscored Israel’s right to defend itself after the Oct. 7 terror attacks, he said that Palestinian lives “must be protected.”

Despite his many, many “accomplishments,” Biden acknowledged the limits of presidential power, citing the tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal. He also discussed climate change, humanitarian aid, and emerging technologies like AI.

On the atmosphere at the UN, Politico noted:

The prospect of Trump’s return to the White House hovered over the United Nations, alternately worrying and enticing other world leaders unsure of America’s future role in the world.
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If Trump returns to power, he has suggested he would embolden Netanyahu to finish the war while also cutting aid to Ukraine and potentially abandoning NATO.

As the saying goes, what an odd endorsement of Trump from Politico 🤣

A better speech to watch: Argentina President Javier Gerardo Milei addresses the UN