AdvertisementMore Diplomacy, Fewer Military Missions: 5 Obama Statements Explained08:43Download AudioResumeMay 29, 2014Greg MyrefacebookEmailPresident Obama and superintendent of the Military Academy, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., take the Pledge of Allegiance at the West Point graduation ceremony on Wednesday. In an interview with NPR, President Obama said U.S. foreign policy should focus more on diplomatic efforts than on large-scale military operations. (EPA/Landov)