5/27/2023 0 Comments Bearing false witness stark![]() ![]() ![]() Compared to some of the giants of history who’ve received this prize - Schweitzer and King Marshall and Mandela - my accomplishments are slight. (Laughter.) In part, this is because I am at the beginning, and not the end, of my labors on the world stage. Our actions matter, and can bend history in the direction of justice.Īnd yet I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the considerable controversy that your generous decision has generated. It is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations - that for all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate. I receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, citizens of America, and citizens of the world: Following is the transcript of President Obama’s speech at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, as released by the White House: ![]()
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