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North africa, they are carrying our diplomacy and development far beyond the embassy walls, engaging with citizens in the streets and through social networks, as they seek to move from protests to politics. with ngos and businesses working to create new economic opportunities, and with transitional leaders trying to build the institutions of genuine democracy. they represent the best of america and im so proud to have them as our face to the world. mr. president, it is fitting that you have chos...

And its a choice that will define the future of a region that served as the cradle of civilization and a crucible of strife. for all the challenges that lie ahead, we see many reasons to be hopeful. in egypt, we see it in the efforts of young people who led protests. in syria, we see it in the courage of those who brave bullets while chanting, "peaceful, peaceful." in benghazi, a city threatened with destruction, we see it in the courthouse square, where people gather to celebrate the freedoms t...

Criticism for not stepping in sooner. hes says he does not believe there is a one-size-fits-all policy. his aides say he has been thinking about this for many weeks now and waiting for a moment in the process to take a step back, take stock of where we are right now and give some specifics on how the u.s. may be able to help foster some democracies in the region. and so number one, you had the pivotal moment osama bin laden being killed. the president will talk about that. number two, he wants t...

about 40 minutes from now. were taking a look at live pictures showing you there the flag set up, the podium set up, waiting for the president to be speaking. that will be happening momentarily. now, of course were taking a look at how the events a world away impact your security, our standing in the world. weve got a few details ahead of the speech. the president is expected to say that the post-bin laden area is a time to reject terror and extremist views. the president will emphasiz...

State john kerry and defense secretary hagel will meet their russian counterparts. that includes syria, iran, missile defense and of course the fate of nsa leaker snowden. you can expect questions on the status of the terror threat warnings, the status of al qaeda. how strong are they? the state department today has ordered all nonessential staff to evacuate another consulate. this one in lahore, pakistan. the move after the u.s. closed 19 diplomatic missions in response to an ongoing terror thr...