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How does one obtain passion and 01:38.050 --> 01:42.980 compassion and don't get it from mobile or briefing at all video 01:42.980 --> 01:47.110 or prefer so an lech shares of mold real film that. 01:47.920 --> 01:51.470 You'd get it through firsthand exposure and experience of the 01:51.470 --> 01:55.750 impair awful and Not the theoretical crowned the actual pound 01:55.750 --> 02:01.440 a realistic can so he's them in the middle of this a forged by fire. 02:02.200 --> 02:09.340 And amun upon the the amble of of challenging risk. Inexperience. 02:10.080 --> 02:15.130 A joe Austin is the commanding general of the United States command. 02:15.820 --> 02:19.840 Which has an area of responsibility of some twenty countries 02:20.310 --> 02:24.700 including those and the central asian a theatre. 02:25.670 --> 02:26.400 Please welcome. 02:27.080 --> 02:28.330 John lloyd. Austin. 02:37.410 --> 02:42.360 But What do. The 02:49.770 --> 02:54.790 The More you should serve to control pleasure to see you again. 02:55.780 --> 02:59.040 It seems as if it was just a couple weeks ago. 02:59.640 --> 03:00.880 That we were saw later. 03:02.550 --> 03:05.720 And it seems that way because it was just a couple weeks ago. 03:05.720 --> 03:07.730 Although we were sorry to ever in your country. 03:08.330 --> 03:09.960 And again it's great to see you. There. 03:13.100 --> 03:14.630 On november twentieth. 03:15.570 --> 03:17.100 My eighteen seventy seven. 03:19.030 --> 03:22.010 You just shouldn't president and you are also about. 03:23.400 --> 03:28.240 Delivered an historic speech before the domestic injure ownership 03:28.240 --> 03:28.910 in Jerusalem. 03:30.130 --> 03:31.690 They're pretty coming. 03:32.560 --> 03:34.960 The first leader of an Arab nation. 03:35.840 --> 03:36.950 To visit. Israel. 03:39.000 --> 03:40.820 And those of us. 03:41.810 --> 03:44.960 So buffett told members of parliament and I quote. 03:46.150 --> 03:48.710 There are moments in the law is of motions. 03:49.580 --> 03:50.330 Then people. 03:51.500 --> 03:55.210 We're in that it is incumbent upon those known for their wisdom. 03:55.910 --> 03:57.590 And clergy of vision. 03:58.250 --> 03:59.360 To survey the probably. 04:01.000 --> 04:04.550 With all its complexities and brain them or use. 04:05.390 --> 04:08.790 Them a ball drove towards new. Horizons. 04:13.000 --> 04:16.910 Like us are shoulder english rain. Responsibilities. 04:17.690 --> 04:18.980 Then trust that to watch. 04:20.610 --> 04:23.620 Are the first who should have the courage to make. 04:24.700 --> 04:25.860 The decisions. 04:26.620 --> 04:30.480 But Arkansas honored with the magnitude of the. Circumstances. 04:31.550 --> 04:32.350 End of call. 04:33.630 --> 04:36.180 Well that was thirty six years ago in. 04:36.940 --> 04:39.650 A while the world was different in many ways. 04:41.120 --> 04:44.530 The shourd obligation that so about spoke of. 04:45.920 --> 04:48.780 To be peace-makers americans of justice. 04:50.070 --> 04:51.910 Whole tearooms still to the 04:53.570 --> 04:54.690 And in fact that. 04:55.280 --> 04:58.860 Image of us has an uneven I all ball state them a clear role 04:58.860 --> 04:59.610 to play. 05:00.500 --> 05:02.110 And the universal pursuit. 05:03.160 --> 05:04.720 Of improve stability. 05:05.750 --> 05:06.960 And sovereignty. 05:07.710 --> 05:09.410 And greater. Prosperity. 05:10.610 --> 05:11.390 And security. 05:13.120 --> 05:14.120 But. Dreadfully. 05:15.730 --> 05:19.000 Thank you for that introduction and then thanks for the invitation. 05:19.560 --> 05:21.960 To participate in this important graphics. 05:23.530 --> 05:27.200 It is indeed an impressive assembly of individuals that are gathered 05:27.200 --> 05:27.690 here are. 05:28.590 --> 05:29.390 This. Afternoon. 05:31.640 --> 05:36.640 And David yeah archway recounting president. So bouts. Words. 05:38.210 --> 05:41.310 Because I believe that as we look ahead to the future. 05:42.490 --> 05:45.980 And ovett of our dialogue must remain focused. 05:46.590 --> 05:48.330 Appropriately ahma perks. 05:49.280 --> 05:51.530 There are many lessons to be dane from history. 05:52.540 --> 05:55.370 In a certain way it is remarkable AOL when you consider all that 05:55.370 --> 05:57.210 has been accomplished over the years. 05:58.030 --> 06:01.530 By generations of leaders and individuals from different cultures. 06:02.750 --> 06:05.350 We have come a long way and achieve much together. 06:06.900 --> 06:09.410 And there is tremendous returns. 06:10.230 --> 06:13.560 Of the unattractive our collective assets and energy use. 06:14.580 --> 06:17.370 On security and stability around the. Globe. 06:19.840 --> 06:23.500 And certain way the progress it has been made in part so that 06:23.500 --> 06:24.830 all uses. Undeniably. 06:26.760 --> 06:30.500 Well so too are the immediate and long term. Consequences. 06:31.560 --> 06:32.110 A. Fairly. 06:35.360 --> 06:37.420 This rich history and culture. 06:38.800 --> 06:43.330 Lille eurostar ethnic groups than languages and traditions. Represented. 06:45.350 --> 06:48.210 It is also home to three of the world's. 06:48.760 --> 06:50.510 Five major. Religious. 06:52.360 --> 06:56.440 At the same time the area. It is incredibly dynamic. 06:57.260 --> 06:58.430 And Walt role. 06:59.060 --> 07:00.140 And often chaotic. 07:02.000 --> 07:04.080 And one of those go Bradley their own. 07:05.290 --> 07:08.070 It is as a claire and a considerable impact. 07:09.460 --> 07:11.870 And be the pastor shown that. 07:13.570 --> 07:19.150 Well. It's very issuers a degree of strife and bloodshed or increased. Instability. 07:20.670 --> 07:22.200 Every country there are. 07:23.070 --> 07:24.670 In others aroma blow. 07:25.360 --> 07:26.710 Feel the. Affects. 07:29.060 --> 07:29.930 And of. Course. 07:31.720 --> 07:36.120 Should you stability in the middle east and them-self in central asia. 07:37.120 --> 07:40.030 Are important to our so into our partners because. 07:40.930 --> 07:44.330 Of the ports enjoy impact on our vital. Interests. 07:46.650 --> 07:50.350 And most vital interests include the free flow of resources through. 07:50.350 --> 07:51.780 Okay shipping alliance. 07:52.700 --> 07:55.740 Motion or double waver straight over mover moves. 07:57.270 --> 08:01.080 And the defense or homeland against the provo survey persistent 08:01.080 --> 08:02.170 threat of terrorism. 08:03.200 --> 08:03.980 An. Extremist. 08:06.660 --> 08:08.210 And the prevent shedding. 08:08.820 --> 08:11.720 Of the proliferation of weapons of mass. Destruction. 08:14.420 --> 08:18.000 It also soaking commander of U.S. shuttle commander. March. 08:20.530 --> 08:22.100 Abroad to study the region. 08:24.010 --> 08:28.400 It's so troops there and Met with senior government and military 08:28.400 --> 08:29.520 officials from. 08:30.090 --> 08:31.260 Our partner nations. 08:32.770 --> 08:36.810 And I talk routinely do with the members ever are eighteen country teams. 08:37.450 --> 08:39.710 And five U.S. component the man's. 08:40.660 --> 08:42.260 And I can surely a turkish. 08:43.200 --> 08:47.840 To their o'briain aid number are real very real and pressing challenges. 08:48.500 --> 08:51.450 President in the most important part of the. World. 08:55.100 --> 08:58.270 Among them it a concern should keep me awake at night is the 08:58.270 --> 09:00.950 spread of that most like Terry and violence. 09:01.800 --> 09:03.600 But we're seeing for upper region. 09:05.200 --> 09:09.210 As well as a growing threat posed by a radical Islam issues. 09:09.940 --> 09:11.460 And other extremist groups. 09:12.850 --> 09:15.780 Yes these activities sparked further regression in. 09:16.440 --> 09:18.340 Or yes the event's become linked. 09:19.030 --> 09:22.200 It could lead to a regional art prices. 09:22.730 --> 09:23.740 While staying. 09:24.340 --> 09:25.750 A decade or. More. 09:28.050 --> 09:32.980 It may well we use challengers are further complicated for aggravated 09:32.980 --> 09:33.500 by a. 09:34.530 --> 09:37.150 The availability of one governs places. 09:37.810 --> 09:41.330 And other adverse conditions that are contributing to. 09:42.120 --> 09:45.500 It creation on rush and malign activity. 09:46.790 --> 09:48.270 And so as leaders. 09:49.210 --> 09:51.530 We must already be an understanding. 09:52.160 --> 09:54.140 Where unit dynamic. So poorly. 09:55.280 --> 09:58.100 Along with the trans or carts. 09:58.860 --> 10:00.830 But connect the various events. 10:01.390 --> 10:02.600 And prices together. 10:04.030 --> 10:05.890 For without this knowledge. 10:06.700 --> 10:08.730 An appreciation of history. 10:09.460 --> 10:12.970 We get out hope to fight that we had flown. So brahms. 10:13.570 --> 10:16.860 Or bring about a peaceful end the conflicts. 10:17.720 --> 10:19.980 And situations as we're. Arch. 10:23.500 --> 10:27.300 Word sparking necessarily a director that managing. Conflicts. 10:28.530 --> 10:33.920 Our charge is not simply to wage today's wars for a period of debt. 10:35.340 --> 10:36.140 Read our. 10:36.840 --> 10:39.210 Our intent is to achieve a lasting. 10:39.950 --> 10:42.120 And improve security and. Stability. 10:44.360 --> 10:47.280 And we do this by managing the current conflicts. 10:48.170 --> 10:52.440 We'll also taking measures to address the various challenges 10:52.440 --> 10:54.390 and to prevent. Confrontations. 10:54.910 --> 10:58.290 And other situations from escalating of but. Conflicts. 10:59.750 --> 11:02.840 What the same time pursuing upper to reduce. 11:04.080 --> 11:07.580 And going what we care push the furtively showed. Well comes 11:07.580 --> 11:08.500 under for. Marriage. 11:10.910 --> 11:14.680 That are appropriate to do so dependent in large part. 11:15.390 --> 11:18.480 Upon the endeavor burgers of our military. 11:19.690 --> 11:23.600 Working in concert with other elements of U.S. power and influence. 11:24.240 --> 11:26.360 Do include our diplomatic efforts. 11:26.900 --> 11:29.390 Both multilateral and bilateral. 11:30.340 --> 11:31.580 In our trade and energy. 11:32.420 --> 11:34.730 And cultural and educational endeavours. 11:36.360 --> 11:40.240 In our civilian leadership stands ready to employ all these instruments 11:40.240 --> 11:40.890 of power. 11:41.500 --> 11:45.140 In order to secure our vital interests across the middle east. 11:45.650 --> 11:46.380 And be. Off. 11:50.080 --> 11:53.840 That the States we continue to focus a significant portion of 11:53.840 --> 11:56.160 our efforts on building partner capacity. 11:57.730 --> 12:03.650 And we don't largely through joint training exercises in educational Endeavour's. 12:04.690 --> 12:08.780 And through for notoriously olds and foreign military financing programs. 12:09.550 --> 12:14.000 And most importantly by our continued presence in the region. 12:15.050 --> 12:18.290 And through the strong relationships that we have established 12:18.780 --> 12:21.480 and we continue to cultivate with our partners. 12:22.040 --> 12:23.500 And they're saying your leadership. 12:24.040 --> 12:25.730 In different in the different. Countries. 12:28.720 --> 12:31.300 Well we'll play so we focused on the out years. 12:32.630 --> 12:36.340 And yet we recognize that the actions that we take marrow in 12:36.340 --> 12:38.280 response to the current conflicts. 12:39.000 --> 12:40.500 Emma. Confrontations. 12:41.150 --> 12:44.130 Will be available the an appreciable E. 12:44.710 --> 12:47.780 Impact our ability to shape outcomes going for. 12:49.560 --> 12:52.120 In other words we must take kia. 12:53.000 --> 12:57.680 What is required today berserk necessary conditions for the future. 12:59.080 --> 13:00.830 And for most likable especial in. 13:01.590 --> 13:05.880 All talk about free E over joe news that we're presently phrase. 13:08.090 --> 13:10.960 Forests is a convoy in Afghanistan. 13:12.330 --> 13:15.220 You know i've treble there a number of times in recent months. 13:16.200 --> 13:20.110 And I'd say first ten the progress that has been made throughout 13:20.110 --> 13:22.360 the country or the best. Well plus years. 13:24.230 --> 13:27.110 A decade ago when I was serving as the commander of the tenth 13:27.110 --> 13:30.560 mountain division. We helped the Afghans to stand up. 13:31.500 --> 13:34.940 They selected battalion of officers and trying soldiers. 13:36.550 --> 13:39.610 Just two battalions existed at that point. 13:41.560 --> 13:46.160 Today there are national security forces are comprised of some 13:46.160 --> 13:50.000 three hundred and fifty two thousand Afghans were presenting 13:50.030 --> 13:51.550 every ethnicity. 13:52.250 --> 13:54.710 And will you working alongside each other. 13:56.070 --> 13:59.340 And now all they're leaving nearly all security operations in 13:59.340 --> 13:59.970 that. Country. 14:02.120 --> 14:06.170 The fact is that together we have accomplished a great deal when 14:06.170 --> 14:07.020 they've finished it. 14:08.440 --> 14:12.160 And in Boeing's sole. We have improved the conditions where and 14:12.160 --> 14:14.070 we have given the Afghan people. 14:15.000 --> 14:18.130 A real chance and hope for a better life. 14:19.670 --> 14:22.260 Bo. A literacy levels alone. 14:22.810 --> 14:23.970 Has been tremendous. 14:25.090 --> 14:26.460 And more importantly. 14:27.240 --> 14:28.200 The affects. 14:29.000 --> 14:30.500 Of increased literacy. 14:31.200 --> 14:32.650 Are built. Reversible. 14:35.550 --> 14:39.200 But they There is still much work to be dead. 14:40.240 --> 14:42.630 And significant halt lie ahead. 14:43.210 --> 14:45.590 For the government and the people of that country. 14:46.720 --> 14:51.480 We want to do all that we care to help preserve the hard on dames 14:51.480 --> 14:56.290 achieved over the years by the Afghans and by the U.S. and coalition forces. 14:57.700 --> 15:01.060 And we made it very clear to the Afghan leadership that we desire 15:01.060 --> 15:02.910 to have an touring relationship with their. 15:04.680 --> 15:08.210 And I hope this shirt will be able to reach an agreement that 15:08.210 --> 15:10.320 will enable us to maintain a presence. 15:10.960 --> 15:13.630 And a constructive role where for the foreseeable future. 15:15.630 --> 15:19.920 That's just then have sought for ten shoulder to florida and prosper. 15:21.290 --> 15:24.400 And I remain cautiously optimistic in my outlook. 15:26.000 --> 15:28.270 However to achieve their potential. 15:29.060 --> 15:32.230 The leadership of that country will have to make the right decisions 15:32.230 --> 15:32.950 going. For. 15:36.220 --> 15:36.910 You know. 15:37.550 --> 15:38.600 This country. 15:39.530 --> 15:42.710 Leaders for a similar challenges not too long ago. 15:44.270 --> 15:46.800 And in the early days of our young democracy. 15:47.670 --> 15:52.590 America's first president george washington said other so soames 15:52.590 --> 15:54.000 love this fledgling nation. 15:55.300 --> 15:56.130 And I quote. 15:57.500 --> 15:59.010 It is in their choice. 15:59.700 --> 16:01.420 And depends on their conduct. 16:02.260 --> 16:04.950 Well they will be respectable and prosperous. 16:05.920 --> 16:07.210 Or can dump the ball. 16:08.030 --> 16:09.530 And miserable as a nation. 16:11.030 --> 16:13.840 This is the name of their political liberation. 16:15.220 --> 16:18.340 Versus the moment when the eyes of the world would turn up on 16:18.340 --> 16:24.970 the This is a moment to establish or or in their national character forever. 16:26.080 --> 16:26.730 And of course. 16:28.680 --> 16:31.060 Afghanistan does hold tremendous. Potential. 16:33.380 --> 16:36.980 Or success will require that the government continue to mature. 16:37.660 --> 16:40.750 In the wake of a successful transfer of power. 16:41.360 --> 16:43.220 Following the schedule elections. 16:44.500 --> 16:47.620 May will have to make a concerted effort to counter corruption. 16:49.000 --> 16:53.610 What is laying that in the year and If the Afghans to select 16:53.610 --> 16:54.790 ford assertions. 16:55.440 --> 16:57.560 The opportunity that way obama for good. 16:58.290 --> 17:00.000 Could easily be squander. 17:01.130 --> 17:05.010 And the return of instability and them emerge security. 17:05.550 --> 17:06.800 And even turn a. 17:07.550 --> 17:09.780 What about all your fight to. Afghanistan. 17:10.500 --> 17:13.470 But also though surrounding countries and their region. 17:14.300 --> 17:15.050 As a. Whole. 17:20.500 --> 17:20.990 Wall Street. 17:21.690 --> 17:23.490 Good flick facing the region. 17:24.950 --> 17:27.280 There's a so ordering rage than. Serious. 17:29.580 --> 17:30.480 As you heard. 17:31.000 --> 17:33.240 Prince turkey sorry. We're a. 17:34.690 --> 17:38.720 The Wall four hundred thousand individuals have lost their lives. 17:40.250 --> 17:43.100 And millions have been displaced from their homes as a result 17:43.100 --> 17:44.480 of this protracted conflict. 17:46.030 --> 17:48.800 The men all you hazard Kira. Paul syria's economy. 17:49.540 --> 17:54.140 But also or having a devastating impact on may work neighboring countries. 17:54.810 --> 17:56.060 To win quote Jordan. 17:56.600 --> 17:58.430 Blood on the Iraq. 17:59.060 --> 17:59.700 And. Turkey. 18:02.200 --> 18:06.200 Sure represents were lost complex scenarios that I have seen. 18:07.110 --> 18:09.730 In my short thirty eight years of soaring and an. Author. 18:12.000 --> 18:14.830 And what Makes this all complex. 18:16.080 --> 18:21.570 Is the fact that it is a civil war braise not on. Ideology. 18:22.240 --> 18:24.560 But instead on sectarian issues. 18:25.860 --> 18:29.930 And the situation is further complicated by the presence of chemical weapons. 18:30.600 --> 18:35.060 That's also made more difficult as a result of the proxy activity 18:35.060 --> 18:35.990 that were saying. 18:36.500 --> 18:39.990 And about that and very it's parts of the country by a number 18:39.990 --> 18:41.150 of motion States. 18:42.680 --> 18:43.960 Namely. Wrought. 18:46.370 --> 18:50.070 This also substantial tourist activity occurring in Syrian. 18:50.880 --> 18:53.680 And sprawling go into the surrounding countries. 18:54.530 --> 18:59.660 And protect your there is widespread concern for the active presence. 19:00.170 --> 19:02.130 Of assault the jihad as network. 19:02.720 --> 19:03.720 Elmo's reflect. 19:05.080 --> 19:08.620 This group poses a significant strategic threat. 19:09.280 --> 19:10.630 To countries in the region. 19:11.770 --> 19:13.470 And the fluff unconstrained. 19:14.180 --> 19:18.510 But growing presence obama's refinement is likely to impair obama leaves. 19:19.160 --> 19:20.370 For many years to come. 19:22.600 --> 19:27.330 And a concern saying is so widespread recruitment being conducted 19:27.330 --> 19:30.630 by a elmo's re fraud. And other extremist. Organizations. 19:31.570 --> 19:34.480 Hundreds of fighters are entering syria to wage jihad. 19:35.420 --> 19:39.440 And they're leaving and returning to their countries with weapons 19:39.820 --> 19:42.270 and valuable experience. Day. 19:45.290 --> 19:49.610 Sure buddy Miguel portray to negotiate the removal of chemical 19:49.610 --> 19:50.930 weapons from syria. 19:51.800 --> 19:52.910 Is an important more. 19:54.350 --> 19:58.570 And the progress made in pursuit of this key policy objective. 19:59.230 --> 20:01.430 Reflects the regime's april first. 20:02.070 --> 20:03.570 Wall you know us to. Cooperate. 20:06.040 --> 20:10.720 Well at least in part in response to a credible threat of the 20:10.720 --> 20:12.210 use of military force. 20:13.000 --> 20:15.370 Post by the U.S. and our partners in the region. 20:17.100 --> 20:19.560 And we remain postured. 20:20.700 --> 20:22.170 Then ready to take action. 20:23.000 --> 20:24.310 If called farming. 20:25.070 --> 20:28.700 Yeah neil third but the regime does not fulfill its obligations. 20:29.200 --> 20:31.470 During the agreed upon time for. It. 20:35.500 --> 20:38.960 Those will serve to diminish some of the complexity of the jealous 20:38.960 --> 20:40.220 that we're facing insurer. 20:42.000 --> 20:44.680 Good dollar's clearly represent. Progress. 20:46.560 --> 20:50.430 It does mark effectively address the larger issue of the on-going 20:50.430 --> 20:51.910 sectarian so or. 20:53.360 --> 20:57.200 The fact is that the conflict in syria cannot and will not be 20:57.200 --> 20:58.410 resolved. Militarily. 21:00.190 --> 21:04.280 In this internet her than the universe. We sure by ever leader. 21:05.110 --> 21:07.020 But i've talked with in the region. 21:08.600 --> 21:12.620 All the way that an end to the conflict Florrick already diplomatic 21:12.620 --> 21:13.930 or political solution. 21:15.130 --> 21:17.750 Until then until such a solution is achieved. 21:18.500 --> 21:20.270 Well fighting all continue. 21:21.000 --> 21:23.410 And more lies will be mcneil worsley lots. 21:24.560 --> 21:27.980 And left unchecked push further violence and terrorist like toured. 21:27.980 --> 21:30.090 It activity emanating from Syrian. 21:31.180 --> 21:33.610 Good result them a long drawn out conflict. 21:34.340 --> 21:37.860 That extends from Beirut to Damascus to back that again. 21:39.910 --> 21:44.370 And so all there are no easy or work out solutions to the challenge. 21:45.680 --> 21:49.000 All of us have a vested interest in scene. 21:49.540 --> 21:52.160 A stable and secure siri Apache. 21:53.620 --> 21:56.610 Oh sorry or the government that is inclusive of the different 21:56.610 --> 21:58.660 factions represented in that country. 21:59.900 --> 22:03.920 And as you are aware of bird many here in washington and elsewhere. 22:04.420 --> 22:08.260 Will continue to work this issue very very. Diligently. 22:11.800 --> 22:15.310 But also to wish her. Well major-league is the enduring. 22:16.300 --> 22:18.140 Challenge posed by are are. 22:20.030 --> 22:20.630 Of course. 22:21.930 --> 22:25.580 Dessert we will be able to achieve a diplomatic solution to the 22:25.580 --> 22:27.040 recurring nuclear issue. 22:28.500 --> 22:29.700 And to listen only. 22:30.440 --> 22:33.900 Senior members of our government continue to participate in talks 22:33.900 --> 22:35.050 with their counterparts. 22:35.560 --> 22:38.030 As up or the P five plus one buyer will. 22:39.800 --> 22:43.370 We've also been encouraged to say the and here president Ronnie's 22:43.400 --> 22:45.660 resent public gestures and statements. 22:46.500 --> 22:50.930 Would say in to indicate others are to pursue improve relationships. 22:51.600 --> 22:53.170 Between our two countries. 22:54.310 --> 22:57.910 And we're hopeful all that this will ultimately lead to greater peace. 22:58.420 --> 23:00.160 And stability in the. Region. 23:03.570 --> 23:07.060 But so but Has been clear. 23:08.320 --> 23:09.930 Paul C is one of prevention. 23:10.950 --> 23:14.290 The U.S. will not tolerate the development or use of nuclear 23:14.290 --> 23:15.380 weapons by iraq. 23:16.700 --> 23:20.630 You know options require to enforce its policy remain on the table. 23:21.130 --> 23:22.630 To include the military option. 23:24.190 --> 23:27.600 And we at U.S. central command Stan ready to support any and 23:27.600 --> 23:29.290 all policy decisions. 23:30.500 --> 23:33.180 Made by our president and our civilian. Leadership. 23:36.580 --> 23:39.610 The Wall so tell you that as I travel forever talk with leaders. 23:40.530 --> 23:44.590 There are using this with respect or arms purse percy portion 23:44.660 --> 23:45.770 of a nuclear weapon. 23:46.720 --> 23:50.310 Is that we use matched by their concern for the wine activity 23:50.310 --> 23:53.120 being perpetrated by wrong lock the region. 23:55.070 --> 23:58.240 This includes very a square best line activities. 23:59.270 --> 24:02.490 As well as on going efforts to provide farming in. 24:03.030 --> 24:08.330 Our arms and other supplies to proxy actors in one hundred serios 24:08.450 --> 24:09.940 in iraq and elsewhere. 24:11.650 --> 24:15.430 This aggressive behaviour use be. Stabilizing. 24:16.240 --> 24:19.840 And there is anxiety amongst among some worry that it will be 24:19.840 --> 24:21.230 allowed to continue. 24:21.910 --> 24:22.450 On a beta. 24:24.100 --> 24:27.160 However as I have told our partners in the region. 24:28.330 --> 24:32.560 Well it's all about nuclear threat the United States fares burn 24:32.590 --> 24:36.850 and will remain a force for stability in the middle east. 24:38.470 --> 24:42.090 And while we welcome expanded dialogue and we're hopeful for 24:42.090 --> 24:42.930 a future. 24:43.530 --> 24:48.580 Mark by improve cooperation and We like our friends and allies 24:48.580 --> 24:50.840 will always listen to what iran servers. 24:51.410 --> 24:54.010 While praying even greater attention to directions. 24:54.810 --> 24:57.270 And we will continue this then ready to reach barring. 24:57.810 --> 25:01.140 Any overt that they pose a threat to the security of our people 25:01.570 --> 25:04.650 and our interests and goals of our partner nations around the. Globe. 25:08.360 --> 25:11.450 Ladies and gentlemen these are important and historic tires. 25:12.750 --> 25:16.770 But challenges before us are underway. Great emma consequences 25:16.810 --> 25:20.090 of failure are significant and lasting. 25:21.870 --> 25:26.900 That said the actions that we take no one response to guard conflicts 25:26.900 --> 25:28.090 will have an adoring. 25:28.790 --> 25:31.150 Embarked on security and stability. 25:32.000 --> 25:33.590 In the region going for. 25:34.300 --> 25:37.230 Them we must keep this in mind as we way alternatives. 25:37.910 --> 25:39.960 And decide applaud courses of action. 25:42.110 --> 25:45.540 Now also assert that we should disengaged from the middle east. 25:46.360 --> 25:48.800 And focus our efforts of attentions elsewhere. 25:50.000 --> 25:52.810 Overall sluggish they're they're buying them eggs any and all 25:52.810 --> 25:57.680 many of the stakes involved recognize that this is not presently. 25:58.760 --> 26:01.070 They're more likely you will never be. 26:01.660 --> 26:02.520 A viable option. 26:04.590 --> 26:07.840 We must and we will remain president and engage. 26:08.700 --> 26:12.110 Because it it kind of instability in the region earn. Inevitably. 26:13.130 --> 26:16.980 Bill tracks not only the affected countries. But also as I said 26:16.980 --> 26:19.730 earlier the global economy. 26:20.680 --> 26:22.140 And the security situation. 26:23.500 --> 26:26.710 As president obama slated during his recent address that the 26:26.710 --> 26:28.860 un general assembly and I call. 26:29.740 --> 26:33.060 We deeply believe it is in our interest to secure middle east. 26:33.620 --> 26:35.860 And north traffickers fishbowl. 26:36.500 --> 26:37.380 And prosperous. 26:38.260 --> 26:40.790 And we will continue to promote democracy. 26:41.380 --> 26:42.400 And human rights. 26:43.000 --> 26:48.270 And open markets because we believe these practices achieve peace 26:48.390 --> 26:49.290 and prosperity. 26:50.000 --> 26:50.770 The end of core. 26:52.140 --> 26:52.680 Indeed that. 26:53.490 --> 26:58.310 Is another universe of our universal values to include a lot more. 26:59.170 --> 27:00.480 The national sovereignty. 27:01.530 --> 27:02.620 This central a. 27:03.230 --> 27:04.360 To ensure a group. 27:05.370 --> 27:08.150 Continued security of our people entrenched. 27:08.900 --> 27:09.800 Aroma. Blow. 27:12.500 --> 27:13.780 We've heard said that. 27:14.300 --> 27:18.630 Its generation most except the memo and bear. Responsibility. 27:19.370 --> 27:22.530 For defending our shared values and safeguarding oranges. 27:23.580 --> 27:25.670 And this is absolutely the. Cage. 27:28.070 --> 27:32.100 Know your wallet metre debtor nation and our people all pile 27:32.100 --> 27:33.360 ford prosperous. 27:33.910 --> 27:36.630 For centuries marked by great. Achievement. 27:38.610 --> 27:41.490 Indeed history will be in. Consequential. 27:42.180 --> 27:46.260 That the way for this and fire justified by an indulgence and 27:46.260 --> 27:46.980 some. Tradition. 27:49.040 --> 27:50.110 And to this point. 27:51.150 --> 27:54.500 The day in the malesia this extremely important because as I 27:54.500 --> 27:56.490 said workers' they're good bird. 27:57.500 --> 28:01.050 As shown to have an global impact on the global economy and security 28:01.050 --> 28:02.800 and stability in other parts of the world. 28:03.580 --> 28:05.790 To include here in the U.S.. 28:07.000 --> 28:09.180 As old ideals what's at stake. 28:10.160 --> 28:13.500 We've lost and we will remain president and engage. 28:14.290 --> 28:18.600 And we will do our part to ensure they should label and secure region. 28:20.250 --> 28:21.640 Recognizing that. 28:22.190 --> 28:26.350 As edgar H States men and policy maker doctor who considers the 28:26.850 --> 28:27.640 I corps. 28:28.280 --> 28:30.140 It is the task of statesman she up. 28:31.060 --> 28:35.000 To bring about what must happen. Ultimately enslave humanity 28:35.000 --> 28:36.060 front also front. 28:36.570 --> 28:37.250 End of pork. 28:38.380 --> 28:41.710 And although all we must keep rates steady guy on the future. 28:42.880 --> 28:47.070 For we want to see a positive and lasting change achieve. 28:47.500 --> 28:48.330 The rajpal region. 28:49.630 --> 28:53.260 And for this to work or are we must look past rising. 28:53.790 --> 28:58.160 And set goals for what we hope to accomplish by twenty fifteen 28:58.190 --> 29:01.010 or twenty twenty or twenty twenty five. 29:01.670 --> 29:02.340 And so on. 29:03.280 --> 29:05.920 And then we must determine what cities need to be planet. 29:06.580 --> 29:09.810 What lovers need to be poor mowing or to set the condition. 29:10.400 --> 29:11.280 To achieve. 29:11.800 --> 29:13.210 Bolsters are about pumps. 29:14.220 --> 29:18.000 Ever-welcoming though it will take all our efforts. We've also 29:18.000 --> 29:20.510 sparred to look beyond our differences. 29:21.030 --> 29:22.990 And work together insured person. 29:23.500 --> 29:27.350 Published the for coped yet marked motion not worthy endeavor which. 29:28.330 --> 29:32.750 We care to make a significant and lasting difference through 29:32.750 --> 29:33.580 our actions. 29:34.820 --> 29:38.500 And by corporations and collaborate in any fight that we focusing 29:38.500 --> 29:39.260 our efforts. 29:40.000 --> 29:42.150 We can make circumstances better. 29:43.070 --> 29:43.920 And say for. 29:44.610 --> 29:45.830 And more prosperous. 29:46.420 --> 29:50.540 Met daily for a particular country or region what for the world. 29:51.750 --> 29:53.660 And I do believe ladies and gentlemen. 29:54.250 --> 29:56.930 But that should be our plants abort ambition. 29:57.910 --> 30:00.950 As patriotic and productive members of society. 30:01.910 --> 30:04.680 Wake you again for the opportunity to join you here today in 30:04.680 --> 30:06.370 my god bless each and every one of..