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Biden praises strengthened alliances, urges successor to sustain AI and clean‑energy leadership
Summary
President Joe Biden told State Department staff that his administration strengthened U.S. alliances, put pressure on adversaries and must preserve momentum on artificial intelligence and the clean‑energy transition, citing Ukraine, China, Iran and other global challenges.
President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the U.S. Department of State, saying his administration has strengthened American alliances, constrained adversaries and laid groundwork the next administration should carry forward on artificial intelligence and the clean‑energy transition.
In a speech introduced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden highlighted U.S. diplomatic, military and economic investments over the past four years and pointed to continuing challenges in Ukraine, the Middle East and the Indo‑Pacific as reasons for maintaining American leadership.
Blinken, identified as Antony Blinken, U.S. secretary of state, framed the remarks by urging continued engagement. "American engagement, American leadership is essential," Blinken said, adding that alliances and partnerships are critical "some day, some way, somewhere" in advancing the national interest.
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