Video: Obama’s Speech to Russia
Source: http://www.robertamsterdam.com/2009/07/video_obamas_speech_to_russia.htmPosted on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 | In Market Commentary, Russia
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The full text can also be read here. Among the highlights were these: “Competitive elections allow us to change course and hold our leaders
accountable. If our democracy did not advance those rights, I – as a
person of African ancestry – wouldn’t be able to address you as an
American citizen, much less a President.” and… “Now let me be clear: America will not seek to impose any system of
government on any other country, nor would we presume to choose which
party or individual should run a country.”
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