• George W. Bush delivered his final address as president to the U.N. General Assembly on September 23, 2008. In the speech, Bush promised "bold steps" to alleviate the U.S.-centered crisis in financial markets, while calling for an international effort to fight terrorism and sustain democracy.International Herald Tribune: Bush assures UN of 'bold steps' (September 23, 2008) As he spoke, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was seen making a "thumbs down" gesture and waving to members of the press.ABC News: Iranian Leader Animated During Bush UN Address (September 23, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Called Russia's invasion of Georgia a violation of U.N. principlesInternational Herald Tribune: Bush assures UN of 'bold steps' (September 23, 2008)
  2. Criticized Iran, Myanmar and North KoreaInternational Herald Tribune: Bush assures UN of 'bold steps' (September 23, 2008)
  3. Defended U.S.-led War on TerrorInternational Herald Tribune: Bush assures UN of 'bold steps' (September 23, 2008)
  4. Called for a "confident and effective" U.N., despite previous criticism of the bodyInternational Herald Tribune: Bush assures UN of 'bold steps' (September 23, 2008)

• 2007 Appearance

  September 25, 2007: George W. Bush gave a speech to The United Nations General Assembly. He announced new sanctions against the military dictatorship in Myanmar and urged other nations to support the struggle for democracy in Afghanistan, Iraq and Lebanon. Bush singled out Belarus, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Syria and Zimbabwe as countries the international community must pressure to introduce more freedom.

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