Obama tells UN men without money can feel despair that can fuel 'violent extremism'

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9/22, BBC, "Obama pledges revamp of foreign aid policy" in address to UN

"He said it was in America's, and other rich nations', interests to help the world's poorer countries, despite the economic downturn....

• He said: "When millions of fathers cannot provide for their families, it feeds the despair that can fuel instability
  

• and violent extremism."...

BBC diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus says this was a restrained,

• even humble speech,

suggesting an America that wants to listen to others

• whilst still willing to lead on the global stage."...

(I recall reports that 'violently extreme' attackers of the United States in recent years have come from plenty of money, even an excess of money, more than the average American). ed.

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