Their ascendance does not mean that Western leadership is in decline , he insisted , saying : `` The time for our leadership is now . '' The United States and Britain will `` stand with those who struggle , '' Obama says . He also said the U.S. would work to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. Obama is in the middle of a two-day state visit to Britain blending pomp and politics . Queen Elizabeth II hosted a state dinner for him , while David Cameron helped him serve burgers .
The United States and Britain will `` stand with those who struggle , '' Obama says . He also said the U.S. would work to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. Obama is in the middle of a two-day state visit to Britain blending pomp and politics . Queen Elizabeth II hosted a state dinner for him , while David Cameron helped him serve burgers .