Tag: Nobel Peace Prize

Obama’s Nobel Acceptance Speech

Filed in International, National by on December 10, 2009 13 Comments

Below is a full transcript of President Obama’s acceptance speech. It’s a good one. Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, citizens of America, and citizens of the world: I receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. It is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations — […]

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Bono Writes A Love Letter To America

Filed in International by on October 18, 2009 2 Comments

International philanthropist Bono wrote an op-ed for today’s New York Times on why Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and what it means to the rest of the world: Well, I happen to be European, and I can project with the best of them. So here’s why I think the virtual Obama is the real […]

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Obama’s Remarks On His Nobel Win

Filed in International by on October 9, 2009 13 Comments

Transcript of his remarks: Good morning. Well, this is not how I expected to wake up this morning. After I received the news, Malia walked in and said, “Daddy, you won the Nobel Peace Prize, and it is Bo’s birthday!” And then Sasha added, “Plus, we have a three-day weekend coming up.” So it’s good […]

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To President Obama!

Filed in International, National by on October 9, 2009 60 Comments

Just announced: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a […]

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