Obama's UN Speech

Risks

Obama's UN speech lays out an agenda full of risks. But they're better than the status quo.

Special Correspondent

Published Sep. 24 2013 10:53AM EDT

articles/2013/09/24/obama-s-un-speech/130924-obama-speech-cheat_gozw6k — Mike Segar/Reuters

The Iran section will get the most press, and for understandable reasons: he publicly directed John Kerry to start talking with Iran and President Hassan Rouhani.

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Obama's UN Speech

Obama's UN speech lays out an agenda full of risks. But they're better than the status quo.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Michael Tomasky