political2007• United Nations General Assembly, New York

Address to the UN General Assembly

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

The day after his Columbia appearance, Ahmadinejad addressed the UN General Assembly, defending Iran's nuclear programme and criticising US and Israeli policy. The speech triggered walkouts by several delegations.

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Speaker: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Year: 2007
Category: political

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