President Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize!
GASP! WOOT! YES!
President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize today for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples“; as well as for his ongoing work to free the world of all nuclear weapons.
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Signage in the Latona Community Garden in San Francisco.
Obama Does Not Feel Deserving of the Peace Prize
This was in my email inbox this morning:
Friend –
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I’d been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honored by this prize — men and women who’ve inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.
But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it’s also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.
That is why I’ve said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won’t all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it’s recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.
This award — and the call to action that comes with it — does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.
So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we’ve begun together. I’m grateful that you’ve stood with me thus far, and I’m honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
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Obama for America
May I say first I am disinclined to argue with his informed opinion ?
You see, I am of the mind that the USA has traditionally done disservice to the cause of encouraging nations to sign the NPT and observe its provisions, so reaping a reward of international cooperation as a result of efforts to comply with the unequal delegation of responsibilities imposed by nuclear-armed powers. North Korea and Iran and sanctions all wrapped up in a bow, if you will.
That is the Third Pillar of the NPT, if you care to search out a synopsis for reference.
In that vein, here is an article explaining a viewpoint seldom heard in the din of fearmongering by nuclear armed countries towards those WITHOUT. ( That rather wrenches one’s head, doesn’t it ? )
Nuclear non-proliferation and Iran
http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=109866
Hi,
I like this article but..
Can someone tell me about Barack Obama..
I know that he is a serious candidate for ‘08, but I would like to know where he stands on the issues. I checked his site but nowhere can I find the info. i am looking for.
so please tell me…