I was pretty certain and continue to be pretty certain that there are going to be bumps in the road. There will probably be some times where we bump up against some of these countries and have strong disagreements, but I do think that over the long term, we're more likely to get a Middle East and North Africa that is more peaceful, more prosperous and more aligned with our interests.
Obama discusses his perspective on foreign relations and the future of the Middle East.
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