President Barack Obama was announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize amidst a wave of criticism. Many are saying that President Obama has not achieved enough in his short time in office to warrant such a high honor. While others argue that the purpose of awarding President Obama was to "recognize hopeful promise over concrete achievement."
"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments but rather an affirmation of American leadership," the President was quoted by Reuters.com. "I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century."
Regardless of the controversy, this is a great honor for our President and country. We just hope President Obama's message of hope doesn't get interrupted by Kanye West.
Obama's Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama was announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize amidst a wave of criticism. Many are saying that President Obama has not achieved enough in his short time in office to warrant such a high honor. While others argue that the purpose of awarding President Obama was to "recognize hopeful promise over concrete achievement."
"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments but rather an affirmation of American leadership," the President was quoted by Reuters.com. "I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century."
Regardless of the controversy, this is a great honor for our President and country. We just hope President Obama's message of hope doesn't get interrupted by Kanye West.