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

[John W.]

On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 7:35 PM, unionyes <unionyes at ameritech.net> wrote:

 O.K. John,
>
> What is the punch line ?
>
> David J.
>

Ummmm...."Take my wife....please!"




>  ----- Original Message -----
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> *From:* John W. <jbw292002 at gmail.com>
> *To:* Peace-discuss <peace-discuss at anti-war.net>
> *Sent:* Friday, October 09, 2009 6:37 PM
> *Subject:* [Peace-discuss] What Obama himself has to say about the Nobel
> Prize
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> 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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