Biden Calls for People Over Power in Last UN Speech

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President Joe Biden addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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In his final address to the United Nations, President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of democracy and the needs of the people over personal power, stating “Some things are more important than staying in power.”

While he highlighted ongoing global conflicts, he offered little in terms of immediate solutions for the escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Biden recognized the challenges in the region and reaffirmed that diplomatic solutions are essential for lasting peace. He also expressed a desire for cooperation with China on urgent issues.

United States President Joe Biden, center, arrives to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

With pressing global challenges ahead, Biden’s speech served as a reminder of the complexities facing international leaders as they navigate a rapidly changing world.

With Biden having only a few more months in office and the election nearly 40 days, many are asking what happens next. Will there be changes in democracy and diplomacy?


Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.

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