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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 i m so proud to have them as our face to the world. mr. president, it is fitting that you have chosen to come here to the state department to speak about the dramatic changes we have witnessed around the world this year. now on the back wall of this historic benjamin franklin room is a portrait of the leader of tunis, given as a gift in 1865 by the people of tunisia in honor of the enduring friendship between our nations at the end of our civil war. a century and a half later, ....
And it s 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 that they had never known. across the region, those rights that we take for granted are being claimed with joy. by those who are prying loose the grip of an iron fist. for the american people, the scenes of upheaval in the region ....
Criticism for not stepping in sooner. he s 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 to talk about providing some economic aid to the region since let s not forget, that a lot of these popular protests started not just with a frustration about human rights but frustration about vast, vast economic problems in the region as well. ed, we know that this was very important. a high priority when he first took office. tell us a little bit more about this speech kind of resetting ....
about 40 minutes from now. we re 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 we re taking a look at how the events a world away impact your security, our standing in the world. we ve 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 emphasize that the united states doesn t take a one size fits all approach to change in the region. and he s going to announce $2 billion in aid to help egyptian democracy take root. a tape was released that is bin laden speaking just days after his death. the speaker expresses support for the revolutionary change in the arab world. if. former imf chief dominique strauss-kahn will ask a new york judge to release him on bail. that s happening today. he is offering $1 million cash to be confi ....
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 threat. the obama administration has struggled with the aftershocks of the arab spring that the president heralded two years ago. we see many reasons to be hopeful. in egypt, we see it in the emplemplt efforts of young people who led ....