Joe Biden in United Nations
On Civil Rights:
Rights for women and minorities part of our shared humanity
We have to continue working to ensure that women and girls enjoy equal rights and equal participation in their societies. That Indigenous groups; racial, ethnic, religious minorities; people with disabilities do
not have their potential stifled by systemic discrimination. That the LGBTQI+ people are not prosecuted or targeted with violence because of who they are. These rights are part of our shared humanity.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On Foreign Policy:
We stand with regional bodies to support constitutional rule
The United States seeks a more secure, more prosperous, more equitable world for all people because we know our future is bound to yours. Let me repeat that again: We know our future is bound to yours. And no nation can meet the challenges of today
alone.And in this moment where democratically-elected governments have been toppled in quick succession in West and Central Africa, we're reminded that this work is as urgent and important as ever.
We stand with the African Union and ECOWAS and other regional bodies to support constitutional rule. We will not retreat from the values that make us strong.
We will defend democracy--our best tool to meet the challenges we face around the world.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On Foreign Policy:
U.S. and Vietnam show adversaries can become partners
For decades, it would have been unthinkable for an American president to stand in Hanoi alongside a Vietnamese leader and announce a mutual commitment to the highest level of countries partnership. But it's a powerful reminder that
our history need not dictate our future.With a concerted leadership and careful effort, adversaries can become partners, overwhelming challenges can be resolved, and deep wounds can heal.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On Foreign Policy:
We are for de-risking, not decoupling, with China
When it comes to China, we seek to responsibly manage the competition between our countries so it does not tip into conflict. I've said, "We are for de-risking, not decoupling with China." We will push back on aggression and intimidation and defend the
rules of the road, from freedom of navigation to a level economic playing field that have helped safeguard security and prosperity for decades. We also stand ready to work together with China on issues where progress hinges on our common efforts.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On Free Trade:
India/Middle East/Europe connection will have impact
The groundbreaking effort to connect India to Europe through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel will spur opportunities and investment across two continents. This is part of our effort to build a more sustainable, integrated Middle East.
It demonstrates how Israel's greater normalization and economic connection with its neighbors is delivering positive and practical impacts even as we continue to support a just and lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On Technology:
Working with world leaders to strengthen rules on AI
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, hold both enormous potential and enormous peril. We need to be sure they are used as tools of opportunity, not as weapons of oppression. Together with leaders around the world, the
United States is working to strengthen rules and policies so AI technologies are safe before they are released to the public; to make sure we govern this technology--not the other way around, having it govern us.
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
On War & Peace:
If Russia prevails in Ukraine can any nation feel secure?
We don't need to agree on everything to keep moving forward on issues like arms control--a cornerstone of international security. After more than 50 years of progress under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Russia is shredding longstanding arms
control agreements, including announcing the suspension of New START and withdrawing from the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty. I view it as irresponsible, and it makes the entire world less safe.It is Russia alone that stands in the way of
peace because Russia's price for peace is Ukraine's capitulation, Ukraine's territory, and Ukraine's children. Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalize Ukraine without consequence. But I ask you this: If we abandon the
core principles of the [U.N. Charter] to appease an aggressor, can any member state feel confident that they are protected? If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?
Source: Speech to the United Nations (2023 presidential hopefuls)
Sep 19, 2023
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