Obama's policy toward middle east

Obama tempered some of his idealism by admitting that America had a strategic self-interest in the Middle East. "We must squarely acknowledge that we have enduring interests in the region: to fight terror with partners who may not always be perfect, and to protect against disruptions in the world's energy supply." source : http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/25/obama-west-freedom-middle-east