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Obama to lay out defense of foreign policy in West Point speech(multilateral efforts,not military)
Yahoo! News ^ | 5/24/14 | Steve Holland - Reuters

Posted on 05/24/2014 3:34:35 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stung by criticism, President Barack Obama will use a speech on Wednesday to launch a sweeping defense of his approach to foreign policy, one that he will say is reliant on multilateral diplomacy instead of military interventions.

Obama is to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, the first in a series of speeches that he and top advisers will use to explain U.S. foreign policy in the aftermath of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and lay out a broad vision for the rest of his presidency.

Obama has come under withering fire in recent months for what his critics say is a passive approach to foreign policy, one that has allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin to flex his muscle in Ukraine, and left the Syrian civil war to fester and China to threaten its neighbors in the South China Sea.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: defense; foreignpolicy; nationalsecurityfail; newyork; obama; westpoint
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Worked great in Benghazi, Cairo, Tehran, Boston, huh?

s o s a .

1 posted on 05/24/2014 3:34:35 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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meanwhile he had more important duties..

like speaking at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

or hosting the Seattle Seahawks at the WH.

Photo op Resident of the WH.


2 posted on 05/24/2014 3:38:15 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Revolution is a'brewin!!!)
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as our nation is under assault from without and within..


3 posted on 05/24/2014 3:39:07 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Revolution is a'brewin!!!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Wonder what Jarrett will let him say.


4 posted on 05/24/2014 3:39:55 PM PDT by laweeks
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Have a Safe and Sane Memorial Day Week-end
All!

Be Safe!!


5 posted on 05/24/2014 3:40:30 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Revolution is a'brewin!!!)
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To: NormsRevenge

"policy ? we don't need no stinkin policy !"

6 posted on 05/24/2014 3:40:54 PM PDT by kingattax (America needs more real Americans.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Now if some enterprising upper classman would figure out how to unplug his teleprompter about two minutes into the speech, I’d pay admission to see the rest of the story!


7 posted on 05/24/2014 3:40:58 PM PDT by fantail 1952 (Common sense policy: Help your friends. Whip your enemies. Sort out the rest later.)
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To: fantail 1952

http://nation.foxnews.com/2013/06/07/%E2%80%9Cuhhh%E2%80%A6uh%E2%80%A6uhhh%E2%80%A6people%E2%80%9D-obama-total-loss-words-when-staff-forgets-his-speech

President Obama strolled out to the podium today in San Jose, CA and was immediately at a loss for words. Not only did the President not have teleprompter, his aides forgot his speech.

“My remarks are not sitting here,” the President declared awkwardly. “I’m uhhh….people….oh goodness….uhhhh...folks are sweating back there right now.”


8 posted on 05/24/2014 3:51:53 PM PDT by digger48
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To: NormsRevenge

from the article, “.... lay out a broad vision for the rest of his presidency.”

How much more can we American Citizens take of his failed foreign and domestic policies>

Secondly, hopefully “the rest of his presidency” comes to an abrupt end and soon....

For all you NSA jackboots lurking out there I do not mean assassinated, I mean he is impeached for treason and summarily tried, convicted and hung by his neck until dead for his crimes against this nation. IMO that is the outcome for this thug and his administration


9 posted on 05/24/2014 3:53:44 PM PDT by eartick (Been to the line in the sand and liked it)
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To: NormsRevenge

What a joke. We’ve never had a bigger buffoon as a Commander in Chief.


10 posted on 05/24/2014 3:56:53 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: NormsRevenge

Bowing & kow-towing. Issuing empty ultimatums. Gutting the armed forces. Skipping national security briefings. Abandoning Americans fighting for their lives.
Golfing, fundraising and bathhousing. Learning about important matters while watching TV. Delegating CICh authority and responsibilities to underlings ....
He’s a national embarrassment.


11 posted on 05/24/2014 4:01:37 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: NormsRevenge

I have got a ringside seat.

Can’t say I am thrilled with the speaker, Biden was good for laughs at least.


12 posted on 05/24/2014 4:08:03 PM PDT by Geoffrey
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To: Geoffrey

We were there when Gore spoke. Lots of curses muttered under peoples’ breath.


13 posted on 05/24/2014 4:12:32 PM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: NewHampshireDuo

I was there for Gore, as well. About a third of the way through his talk, it was clear most people were just watching the little kids gather for the hat toss.


14 posted on 05/24/2014 4:34:56 PM PDT by Explorer89 (And now, let the wild rumpus start!!)
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To: Huskrrrr

So far.

15 posted on 05/24/2014 4:43:45 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I will raise $2Million USD for Cruz and/or Palin's next run, what will you do?)
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To: NormsRevenge

“A sweeping defense of his approach to foreign policy”

Got it, A broom with a white flag on the handle!!!!


16 posted on 05/24/2014 4:44:29 PM PDT by EXCH54FE (Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Oh boy, another Obama speech. Never had one of those before. /sarc


17 posted on 05/24/2014 4:52:13 PM PDT by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Gawd if I could only stand to listen to any more islamoNazi lies. This could be hilarious.


18 posted on 05/24/2014 5:01:59 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ((Brilliant, Profound Tag Line Goes Here, just as soon as I can think of one..)d)
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To: NormsRevenge

multilateral approach....arm terrorists and manipulate protestors to topple stable governments that kept their populations in line.


19 posted on 05/24/2014 5:04:28 PM PDT by grania
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To: NormsRevenge

I pity the poor cadets.... I hope they boo him out of the room ! How dare he use these good men and women as props (again) ?

It wasn’t always so bad , they LOVED George W. Bush :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TgLYLuDjlY


20 posted on 05/24/2014 5:12:22 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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