Bagaimana perbandingan pidato Obama tentang penarikan Tentara dari Irak
dengan pidato SBY yang akan berdiplomasi dengan Tun Razak dari malaysia????
dharma
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:36 AM, isa <i.bramijn@chello.nl> wrote:
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> *Kolom IBRAHIM ISA*
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> *Rabu, 1 September 2010*
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> *BARACK OBAMA MENGAKHIRI PERANG IRAK YANG DIMULAI George BUSH*
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> Seperti biasa PR-nya Presiden Barack Obama, dengan menggunakan nama
> Oganizing America, secara teratur menyampaikan kepada pemilih, pendukung
> atau siapa saja yang dianggap bersimpati pada Obama ----- situasi
> politik AS dan kebijakan bersangkutan dengan situasi tsb. Sering juga
> 'penyampaian situasi' atau 'seruan Obama' dintandatangani oleh Presiden
> Obama sendiri.
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> Demikianlah, aku juga termasuk yang secara teratur menerima informasi
> atau penyampaian situasi politik demikian itu. Kemarin kuterima lagi
> (dalam bahasa Inggris), atas nama Presiden Obama, sebuah PERNYATAAN
> RESMI bahwa AS menghentikan 'combat mission', tugas tempur di Irak.
>
> Dipancarkan melalui TV dari Gedung Putih Presiden Bush, a.l menyatakan:
>
> ". . .Tonight, I'd like to talk to you about the end of our combat
> mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need
> to rebuild our nation here at home.
>
> Selanjutnya:" . . . I am announcing that the American combat mission in
> Iraq has ended. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people
> now have lead responsibility for the security of their country.
>
> This was my pledge to the American people as a candidate for this
> office. Last February, I announced a plan that would bring our combat
> brigades out of Iraq, while redoubling our efforts to strengthen Iraq's
> security forces and support its government and people. That's what we've
> done.
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> * * *
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> Di-Indonesiakan menjadi kira-kira begini:
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> " . . . .Malam ini, saya ingin bicara dengan kalian tentang berakhirnya
> misi tempur kita di Irak, tantangan keamanan yang berlangsung terus yang
> kita hadapi, serta mengenai perlunya kita nenbangun kembali nasion kita
> di sini di dalam negeri."
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> "Saya mengumumkan bahwa misi tempur Amerika di Irak telah berakhir.
> Operasi Kemerdekaan Irak telah selesai, dan rakyat Irak sekarang memikul
> tanggungjawab mengenai keamanan negerinya.
>
> "Ini adalah janji saya kepada rakyat Amerika ketika sebagai calon
> presiden. Akhir Februarti y.l saya mengumumkan rencana akan menarik
> brigade-brigade kita dari Irak, sambil melipatgandakan usaha kita untuk
> memperkokoh pasukan keamanan Irak, serta menyokong pemerintah dan
> rakyatnya. Itulah yang kita lakukan."
>
> Keputusan Barack Obama ini banyak mendapat sambutan. Ia berusaha
> memenuhi janjinya ketika pilpres yang lalu, bahwa ia akan mengakhiri
> perang Irak.
>
> Mengapa? Karena Obama serta banyak kekuatan maju lainnya di Amerika,
> bahkan pendapat umum mayoritas Amerika, dengan KERAS MENENTANG PERANG
> IRAK yang dilancarkan oleh Presiden George Bush.
>
> * * *
>
> Apakah politik luarngeri AS yang dipimpin ketika dipimimpin oleh
> Presiden Bush, sudah berakhir? Pada Sidang Umum PBB pada tanggal 12
> September, 2003, tercatat bahwa Bush a.l mengatakan "either you are with
> us, or you are with the terrorists". Jelas politik ini adalah politik
> luarnegeri warisan Perang Dingin. "Kalau kalian tidak bersama kami,
> kalian menentang kami". Politik luarnegeri Bush itu ditentang oleh
> mayoritas negeri didunia ini. Bahkan sekutu-sekutu AS sendiri di NATO
> menolaknya.
>
> Setelah Bush memaklumkan "perang terhadap terrorisme", - - - -
> bagaimana dunia ini diurus, bagaimana hubungan internasional diatur dan
> diurus, itu sepenuhnya hendak dijadihkan monopoli AS. Artinya, AS-lah
> yang menentukan segala-galanya. Menurut Amerikanya Bush, PBB, suatu
> badan internasional yang diakui dan didukung oleh seluruh dunia, harus
> tunduk di bawah kemauan AS. AS merasa punya hak untuk memberikan
> "ultimatum" kepada badan internasional ini. AS mengambil hak ditangannya
> sendiri untuk menentukan mana-mana negeri di dunia ini, yang termasuk
> "negara syaitan" dan harus digulingkan, seperti Irak, umpamanya, dan
> digantikan, dan mana-mana negeri yang berkelakuan baik.
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> Bagaimana selanjutnya perkembangan hubungan AS -- Irak, dan hubungan AS
> dengan negeri-negeri laiinya -- apakah akan dengan sungguh-sungguh
> menghormati hak bangsa-bangsa di dunia ini untuk menentukan nasibnya
> sendiri, ataukah dengan cara lain AS mau tetap bertindak sebagai
> penguasa, -- hanyalah perkenbangan selanjutnya akan membuktikannya.
>
> Setiap orang yang cinta kemerdekaan, demokrasi dan perdamaian, menyambut
> dihentikannya pertumpahan darah di Irak.
>
> Dalam pada itu setiap langkah siapa saja di dunia, khususnya AS, yang
> sewenang-wenang menentukan pemerintah negeri mana yang boleh eksis
> terus, dan mana yang harus digantikan, wajib dikritik dan ditentang
> habis-habisan!
>
> * * *
>
> Lampiran: (teks Inggris pidato Presiden Barack Obama):
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> Obama delivers Oval Office address on Iraq. <Transcript>
>
> Good evening. Tonight, I'd like to talk to you about the end of our
> combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the
> need to rebuild our nation here at home.
>
> I know this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for
> many Americans. We've now been through nearly a decade of war. We've
> endured a long and painful recession. And sometimes in the midst of
> these storms the future that we're trying to build for our nation -- a
> future of lasting peace and long-term prosperity -- may seem beyond our
> reach.
>
> But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that the
> future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and
> commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the
> United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our
> leadership in this young century.
>
> From this desk, seven-and-a-half years ago, President Bush announced
> the beginning of military operations in Iraq. Much has changed since
> that night. A war to disarm a state became a fight against an
> insurgency. Terrorism and sectarian warfare threatened to tear Iraq
> apart. Thousands of Americans gave their lives; tens of thousands have
> been wounded. Our relations abroad were strained. Our unity at home was
> tested.
>
> These are the rough waters encountered during the course of one of
> America's longest wars. Yet there has been one constant amidst these
> shifting tides: At every turn, America's men and women in uniform have
> served with courage and resolve.
>
> As commander-in-chief, I am incredibly proud of their service. And like
> all Americans, I am awed by their sacrifice and by the sacrifices of
> their families.
>
> The Americans who have served in Iraq completed every mission they were
> given. They defeated a regime that had terrorized its people. Together
> with Iraqis and coalition partners who made huge sacrifices of their
> own, our troops fought block by block to help Iraq seize the chance for
> a better future.
>
> They shifted tactics to protect the Iraqi people, trained Iraqi security
> forces, and took out terrorist leaders. Because of our troops and
> civilians --and because of the resilience of the Iraqi people -- Iraq
> has the opportunity to embrace a new destiny, even though many
> challenges remain.
>
> So tonight I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has
> ended. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have
> lead responsibility for the security of their country.
>
> This was my pledge to the American people as a candidate for this
> office. Last February, I announced a plan that would bring our combat
> brigades out of Iraq, while redoubling our efforts to strengthen Iraq's
> security forces and support its government and people. That's what we've
> done.
>
> We've removed nearly 100,000 U.S. troops from Iraq. We've closed or
> transferred to the Iraqis hundreds of bases. And we have moved millions
> of pieces of equipment out of Iraq.
>
> This completes a transition to Iraqi responsibility for their own
> security. U.S. troops pulled out of Iraq's cities last summer, and Iraqi
> forces have moved into the lead with considerable skill and commitment
> to their fellow citizens.
>
> Even as Iraq continues to suffer terrorist attacks, security incidents
> have been near the lowest on record since the war began. And Iraqi
> forces have taken the fight to Al Qaida, removing much of its leadership
> in Iraqi-led operations.
>
> This year also saw Iraq hold credible elections that drew a strong
> turnout. A caretaker administration is in place as Iraqis form a
> government based on the results of that election.
>
> Tonight, I encourage Iraq's leaders to move forward with a sense of
> urgency to form an inclusive government that is just, representative,
> and accountable to the Iraqi people.
>
> And when that government is in place, there should be no doubt: The
> Iraqi people will have a strong partner in the United States. Our combat
> mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not.
>
> Going forward, a transitional force of U.S. troops will remain in Iraq
> with a different mission: advising and assisting Iraq's security forces;
> supporting Iraqi troops in targeted counterterrorism missions; and
> protecting our civilians. Consistent with our agreement with the Iraqi
> government, all U.S. troops will leave by the end of next year.
>
> As our military draws down, our dedicated civilians -- diplomats, aid
> workers, and advisers -- are moving into the lead to support Iraq as it
> strengthens its government, resolves political disputes, resettles those
> displaced by war, and builds ties with the region and the world. That's
> a message that Vice President Biden is delivering to the Iraqi people
> through his visit there today.
>
> This new approach reflects our long-term partnership with Iraq, one
> based upon mutual interests and mutual respect.
>
> Of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. Extremists
> will continue to set off bombs, attack Iraqi civilians, and try to spark
> sectarian strife. But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve
> their goals.
>
> They understand that, in the end, only Iraqis can resolve their
> differences and police their streets. Only Iraqis can build a democracy
> within their borders. What America can do -- and will do -- is provide
> support for the Iraqi people as both a friend andIraqis are a proud
> people. They have rejected sectarian war, and they have no interest in
> endless destruction*.* a partner.
>
> Ending this war is not only in Iraq's interest; it's in our own. The
> United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the
> hands of its people. We have sent our young men and women to make
> enormous sacrifices in Iraq and spent vast resources abroad at a time of
> tight budgets at home.
>
> We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people, a
> belief that, out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in
> this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the
> history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibilities.
> Now it's time to turn the page.
>
> As we do, I'm mindful that the Iraq war has been a contentious issue at
> home. Here, too, it's time to turn the page. This afternoon, I spoke to
> former President George W. Bush. It's well known that he and I disagreed
> about the war from its outset. Yet no one can doubt President Bush's
> support for our troops or his love of country and commitment to our
> security.
>
> As I've said, there were patriots who supported this war and patriots
> who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our
> servicemen and women and our hopes for Iraqis' future.
>
> The greatness of our democracy is grounded in our ability to move beyond
> our differences and to learn from our experience as we confront the many
> challenges ahead. And no challenge is more essential to our security
> than our fight against Al Qaida.
>
> Americans across the political spectrum supported the use of force
> against those who attacked us on 9/11. Now, as we approach our 10th year
> of combat in Afghanistan, there are those who are understandably asking
> tough questions about our mission there. But we must never lose sight of
> what's at stake.
>
> As we speak, al Qaeda continues to plot against us, and its leadership
> remains anchored in the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan. We
> will disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda, while preventing
> Afghanistan from again serving as a base for terrorists. And because of
> our drawdown in Iraq, we are now able to apply the resources necessary
> to go on offense. In fact, over the last 19 months, nearly a dozen al
> Qaeda leaders -- and hundreds of Al Qaeda's extremist allies -- have
> been killed or captured around the world.
>
> Within Afghanistan, I have ordered the deployment of additional troops
> who -- under the command of General David Petraeus -- are fighting to
> break the Taliban's momentum. As with the surge in Iraq, these forces
> will be in place for a limited time to provide space for the Afghans to
> build their capacity and secure their own future. But, as was the case
> in Iraq, we cannot do for Afghans what they must ultimately do for
> themselves. That's why we are training Afghan Security Forces and
> supporting a political resolution to Afghanistan's problems. And, next
> July, we will begin a transition to Afghan responsibility. The pace of
> our troop reductions will be determined by conditions on the ground, and
> our support for Afghanistan will endure. But make no mistake: this
> transition will begin -- because open-ended war serves neither our
> interests nor the Afghan people's.
>
> Indeed, one of the lessons of our effort in Iraq is that American
> influence around the world is not a function of military force alone. We
> must use all elements of our power -- including our diplomacy, our
> economic strength, and the power of America's example -- to secure our
> interests and stand by our allies. And we must project a vision of the
> future that is based not just on our fears, but also on our hopes, a
> vision that recognizes the real dangers that exist around the world, but
> also the limitless possibility of our time.
>
> Today, old adversaries are at peace, and emerging democracies are
> potential partners. New markets for our goods stretch from Asia to the
> Americas. A new push for peace in the Middle East will begin here
> tomorrow. Billions of young people want to move beyond the shackles of
> poverty and conflict. As the leader of the free world, America will do
> more than just defeat on the battlefield those who offer hatred and
> destruction -- we will also lead among those who are willing to work
> together to expand freedom and opportunity for all people.
>
> That effort must begin within our own borders. Throughout our history,
> America has been willing to bear the burden of promoting liberty and
> human dignity overseas, understanding its link to our own liberty and
> security. But we have also understood that our nation's strength and
> influence abroad must be firmly anchored in our prosperity at home. And
> the bedrock of that prosperity must be a growing middle class.
>
> Unfortunately, over the last decade, we have not done what is necessary
> to shore up the foundation of our own prosperity. We have spent a
> trillion dollars at war, often financed by borrowing from overseas.
> This, in turn, has short-changed investments in our own people, and
> contributed to record deficits. For too long, we have put off tough
> decisions on everything from our manufacturing base to our energy policy
> to education reform. As a result, too many middle class families find
> themselves working harder for less, while our nation's long-term
> competitiveness is put at risk.
>
> And so at this moment, as we wind down the war in Iraq, we must tackle
> those challenges at home with as much energy, and grit, and sense of
> common purpose as our men and women in uniform who have served abroad.
> They have met every test that they faced. Now, it is our turn. Now, it
> is our responsibility to honor them by coming together, all of us, and
> working to secure the dream that so many generations have fought for --
> the dream that a better life awaits anyone who is willing to work for it
> and reach for it.
>
> Our most urgent task is to restore our economy, and put the millions of
> Americans who have lost their jobs back to work. To strengthen our
> middle class, we must give all our children the education they deserve,
> and all our workers the skills that they need to compete in a global
> economy. We must jumpstart industries that create jobs, and end our
> dependence on foreign oil. We must unleash the innovation that allows
> new products to roll off our assembly lines, and nurture the ideas that
> spring from our entrepreneurs. This will be difficult. But in the days
> to come, it must be our central mission as a people, and my central
> responsibility as President.
>
> Part of that responsibility is making sure that we honor our commitments
> to those who have served our country with such valor. As long as I am
> President, we will maintain the finest fighting force that the world has
> ever known, and do whatever it takes to serve our veterans as well as
> they have served us. This is a sacred trust. That is why we have already
> made one of the largest increases in funding for veterans in decades. We
> are treating the signature wounds of today's wars, post-traumatic stress
> and traumatic brain injury, while providing the health care and benefits
> that all of our veterans have earned.
>
> And we are funding a post-9/11 G.I, Bill that helps our veterans and
> their families pursue the dream of a college education. Just as the G.I.
> Bill helped those who fought World War II -- including my grandfather--
> become the backbone of our middle class, so today's servicemen and women
> must have the chance to apply their gifts to expand the American
> economy. Because part of ending a war responsibly is standing by those
> who have fought it.
>
> Two weeks ago, America's final combat brigade in Iraq -- the Army's
> Fourth Stryker Brigade -- journeyed home in the pre-dawn darkness.
> Thousands of soldiers and hundreds of vehicles made the trip from
> Baghdad, the last of them passing into Kuwait in the early morning
> hours. Over seven years before, American troops and coalition partners
> had fought their way across similar highways, but this time no shots
> were fired. It was just a convoy of brave Americans, making their way home.
>
> Of course, the soldiers left much behind. Some were teenagers when the
> war began. Many have served multiple tours of duty, far from their
> families who bore a heroic burden of their own, enduring the absence of
> a husband's embrace *or a mother's kiss.*
>
> Most painfully, since the war began 55 members of the Fourth Stryker
> Brigade made the ultimate sacrifice, part of over 4,400 Americans who
> have given their lives in Iraq.
>
> As one staff sergeant said, "I know that to my brothers in arms who
> fought and died, this day would probably mean a lot."
>
> Those Americans gave their lives for the values that have lived in the
> hearts of our people for over two centuries. Along with nearly 1.5
> million Americans who have served in Iraq, they fought in a faraway
> place for people they never knew. They stared into the darkest of human
> creations --war -- and helped the Iraqi people seek the light of peace.
>
> In an age without surrender ceremonies, we must earn victory through the
> success of our partners and the strength of our own nation. Every
> American who serves joins an unbroken line of heroes that stretches from
> Lexington to Gettysburg; from Iwo Jima to Inchon; from Khe Sanh to
> Kandahar -- Americans who have fought to see that the lives of our
> children are better than our own.
>
> Our troops are the steel in our ship of state. And though our nation may
> be travelling through rough waters, they give us confidence that our
> course is true, and that beyond the pre-dawn darkness, better days lie
> ahead.
>
> Thank you. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of
> America, and all who serve her.
>
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