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09-23-2009, 02:22 PM
Fidel Castro praises Obama on climate change
He cites 'brave' stance — but reiterates criticism on military, foreign policy
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HAVANA - Barack Obama's call for action on climate change and his admission that rich nations have a particular responsibility to lead has received strong praise from an unusual source — U.S. nemesis Fidel Castro.
The former Cuban leader on Wednesday called the American president's speech at the United Nations "brave" and said no other American head of state would have had the courage to make similar remarks.
In a speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, Obama acknowledged that the United States had been slow to act on climate change, but said Washington was now prepared to be a full partner as the world confronts the threat.
He said developed nations that have caused much of the climate change the planet has suffered have a "responsibility to lead," but added that rapidly growing nations must do their part as well.
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VIVA CHE/ VIVA FIDEL/ VIVA CUBA LIBRE. VINCEREMOS!
He cites 'brave' stance — but reiterates criticism on military, foreign policy
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HAVANA - Barack Obama's call for action on climate change and his admission that rich nations have a particular responsibility to lead has received strong praise from an unusual source — U.S. nemesis Fidel Castro.
The former Cuban leader on Wednesday called the American president's speech at the United Nations "brave" and said no other American head of state would have had the courage to make similar remarks.
In a speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, Obama acknowledged that the United States had been slow to act on climate change, but said Washington was now prepared to be a full partner as the world confronts the threat.
He said developed nations that have caused much of the climate change the planet has suffered have a "responsibility to lead," but added that rapidly growing nations must do their part as well.
Story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32984312/ns/world_news-americas/
VIVA CHE/ VIVA FIDEL/ VIVA CUBA LIBRE. VINCEREMOS!