A presidential inaugural speech is addressed principally to Americans. Barack Obama's especially had to be, given the economic crisis. He was Reagan-esque in reassuring fellow citizens that the task at hand was hard but not hopeless. Together, they shall overcome.
Still, for a leader who was cheered on virtually by the entire world, he had little to say to it.
Part of what he did say was clear:
America is ready to re-engage the world. He understands, as George W. Bush never did, that "our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please."
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