In an assembly, Obama urged the nations to address the global threats that are occurring.
On Wednesday, President Obama urged the world’s nations to stand.
“I often tell young people in the United States that this is the best time in human history to be born, for you are more likely than ever before to be literate, to be healthy, and to be free to pursue your dreams,” he began.
Half the globe has been experiencing crises that few would have predicted a year ago. President Obama addressed the issues of the Ebola virus, the Ukraine, and the Islamic State.
“Each of these problems demands urgent attention,” he said, “We can reaffirm our collective responsibility to confront global problems, or be swamped by more and more outbreaks of instability.”
In regards to the Ebola epidemic, the President of the United States said, “We have not invested adequately in the public health capacity of developing countries.”
He then criticized Russia and its involvement in the Ukraine, claiming that Russia first began by supporting separatists with weapons and that now “Russia gave up the pretense of merely supporting the separatists, and moved troops across the border.”
“We believe that right makes might – that bigger nations should not be able to bully smaller ones; that people should be able to choose their own future,” said Mr. Obama.
He continued to promote a path of democracy for Ukraine, and was hopeful that Russia still has the option of cooperation and participation in advancing both countries towards peace.
Mr. Obama then shifted the speech towards issues in the Middle East. He condemned the terrorist acts in the region and advanced active involvement to address the violence.
“I can promise you America will remain engaged in the region, and we are prepared to engage in that effort.,” he said.
The situation in Ferguson, MO was brought up in the speech as an example of criticism towards America. President Obama admitted that America still has ethnic and racial issues of its own.
“But we welcome the scrutiny of the world – because what you see in America is a country that has steadily worked to address our problems and make our union more perfect,” he said.
The President’s last point was the need to help the people, especially the youth, in the Middle East. He promoted involvement not only in the political affairs of the Middle East, but the education and future of the citizens who will become the new leaders.
“If young people live in places where the only option is between the dictates of a state, or the lure of an extremist underground – no counter-terrorism strategy can succeed. But where a genuine civil society is allowed to flourish – where people can express their views, and organize peacefully for a better life – then you dramatically expand the alternatives to terror,” he said.
Mr. Obama’s decision for active involvement in the Middle East has had mixed responses. However, the fact is that the President has decided to take action against global threats.
