Below is an excerpt. In his full speech he pointed out, among other issues, that war in Afghanistan and Iraq caused destruction and instability - not peace and stability. He stated that the turbulence in the Middle East will not help the world or 'super- powers'. He also talked about the plight of the Palestinians and brutality of Israel.
"The speech wasn’t an unqualified embrace of the west. Rouhani condemned what he said was the “persistence of a Cold War mentality” and the “bipolar division of the world into a superior us and an inferior others.” He denounced the use of drone strikes in the Middle East and called the U.N. sanctions against his country “violent—pure and simple,” adding they “cause belligerence, war-mongering and human suffering.”
Read more NBC News here.
Full speech:
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
King Harper giving a speech
He gave this speech in Sault St Marie, Ontario. I believe it was given in 2009. He was scheming and dreaming how to get a majority government. Now that he has a majority, he is the King.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Martin Singh: NDP Leadership Convention 2012
Martin Singh also gave a great speech. It is a very moving speech. Watch and enjoy.
I believe both Nathan Cullen and Martin Singh gave great speeches. Recommend this post
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Nathan Cullen: NDP Leadership Race March 2012
I believe Nathan Cullen gave one of the best speeches at the NDP Leadership convention in Toronto. Watch and enjoy.
Thomas Mulcair and Peggy Nash stumbled a bit.
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Despite the missteps my prediction is that Thomas Mulcair will win the leadership. Recommend this post
Thomas Mulcair and Peggy Nash stumbled a bit.
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Despite the missteps my prediction is that Thomas Mulcair will win the leadership. Recommend this post
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Barack Obama's Speech on Race
You can click here to listen to Barack Obama's speech.
Barack Obama's Speech on Race.
I have to admit, I'm not someone who was swept up in Obamamania and, while I respect the Illinois Senator, politically my feelings about him had been pretty neutral. However, as time goes by, I'm becoming more and more convinced that he's the better candidate for the US Presidency.
In the past, I didn't agree with the comparisons of Obama with Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy. I had listened to alot of Obama's speeches, and I just didn't see this comparison.
However, his recent speech on race-relations changed my mind. I thought it was powerful how Obama stated he cannot disown his pastor, despite his controversial comments, because he was family like his white grandmother who at times made disparaging remarks about blacks. With that comparison, Obama highlighted the experiences of many people who have a relative, pastor, or close associate who holds views with which they disagree.
I went on the internet and listened to Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech and to JFK's "Ask not what you can do for your country" speech. I believe that Obama's speech on race relations and on his pastor ranks with these great speeches.
I sincerely believe that Americans should nominate and elect Barack Obama President, he provides a new hope for the current generations, and for generations to come, a hope for an America where everyone - regardless of race or religion - can feel an integral part of society.
His speech was fireworks and it will survive for many generations afterwards as an important speech in American history.
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