[Peace-discuss] What Obama himself has to say about the Nobel Prize

[John W.]

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From: President Barack Obama <info at barackobama.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Subject: A call to action


 John --

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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