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Biden makes the case for America’s global leadership. At a time of growing challenges both abroad and at home, the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine shed light on its ability to perform that role.
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US President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on Oct 19.
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United States presidents usually give speeches from the Oval Office only at critical moments in their nation’s life.
Such a moment came for Mr Joe Biden last Thursday when, for only the second time in his presidency, he addressed the American people

