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_Published 2014-05-30. Watch: Obama's Speech Highlights_


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## Transcript

As frustrating as it is, there are no easy answers there. No military solution that could eliminate the terrible suffering anytime soon. As president, I made a decision that we should not put American troops into the middle of this increasingly sectarian war, and I believe that is the right decision. I believe in American exceptionalism with every fiber of my being, but what makes us exceptional is not our ability to flout international norms and the rule of law. It is our willingness to affirm them through our action. Tragically, no American security operation can eradicate the threat posed by an extremist group like Boko Haram, the group that kidnapped those girls, and that's why we have to focus not just on rescuing those girls right away, but also on supporting Nigerian efforts to educate its youth.

I also believe we must be more transparent about both the basis of our counter- terrorism actions and the manner in which they are carried out. We have to be able to explain them publicly, whether it is drone strikes or training partners. I will increasingly turn to our military to take the lead and provide information to the public about our efforts. Class of 2014, you have taken this time to prepare on the quiet banks of the Hudson. You leave this place to carry forward a legacy that no other military in human history can claim. You do so as part of a team that extends beyond your units or even our armed forces.

For in the course of your service, you will work as a team with diplomats and development experts. You'll get to know allies and train partners, and you will embody what it means for America to lead the world. To the entire class, let me reassure you in these final hours at West Point. As Commander in Chief I hereby absolve all cadets who are on restriction for minor conduct offenses. [ LAUGH ] Let me just add that nobody ever did that for me when I was in school. [ LAUGH ]

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