PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAKS ABOUT DEMOCRACY AT UN 70 TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

USPA NEWS - "Democracy“”inclusive democracy“”makes countries stronger. When opposition parties can seek power peacefully through the ballot, a country draws upon new ideas says President Obama at the United Nations General Assembly late September.

AS A PRESIDENT OF THE USA I AM MINDFUL OF THE DANGERS THAT WE FACE SAYS OBAMA-------------------- “The United States is not immune from this.  Even as our economy is growing and our troops have largely returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, we see in our debates about America´s role in the world a notion of strength that is defined by opposition to old enemies, perceived adversaries, a rising China, or a resurgent Russia; a revolutionary Iran, or an Islam that is incompatible with peace.  We see an argument made that the only strength that matters for the United States is bellicose words and shows of military force; that cooperation and diplomacy will not work.   As President of the United States, I am mindful of the dangers that we face; they cross my desk every morning.  I lead the strongest military that the world has ever known, and I will never hesitate to protect my country or our allies, unilaterally and by force where necessary.“ Declares President Obama.

NO NATION IN THIS ASSEMBLY CAN INSULATE ITSELF FROM THE THREAT OF TERRORISM, SAYS OBAMA The American president warns of current issues that concern the world, following the imbalance of the global chessboard, issues of globalisation and its effects. Financial risks, terrorism and conflicts leading to uncontrolled migration flows and global warming threatening the planet. “But I stand before you today believing in my core that we, the nations of the world, cannot return to the old ways of conflict and coercion.  We cannot look backwards.  We live in an integrated world -- one in which we all have a stake in each other´s success.  We cannot turn those forces of integration.  No nation in this Assembly can insulate itself from the threat of terrorism, or the risk of financial contagion; the flow of migrants, or the danger of a warming planet.  The disorder we see is not driven solely by competition between nations or any single ideology.  And if we cannot work together more effectively, we will all suffer the consequences.  That is true for the United States, as well.“  Stated President Obama.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American president recalls the lesson from the war in Iraq and astronomical sums expended and the loss of life, not having managed to maintain stability, despite the efforts made legitimate. “No matter how powerful our military, how strong our economy, we understand the United States cannot solve the world´s problems alone.  In Iraq, the United States learned the hard lesson that even hundreds of thousands of brave, effective troops, trillions of dollars from our Treasury, cannot by itself impose stability on a foreign land.  Unless we work with other nations under the mantle of international norms and principles and law that offer legitimacy to our efforts, we will not succeed.  And unless we work together to defeat the ideas that drive different communities in a country like Iraq into conflict, any order that our militaries can impose will be temporary.“ Excerpt Speech of president Obama at 70th UN General Assembly.