President Obama, speaking Friday, said the award was "an affirmation of American leadership."

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The committee said it honored Obama for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."

Obama said he viewed the

President Barack Obama was named the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize today (10/9/09) was it was a surprise and possibly a shock to people all over the world. He is only 1 of few presidents to receive the award. The Norwegian Nobel Committee felt that he stands for a positive process. Though some may have a problem with him winning the award, others are very proud of the President and happy for his great accomplishment.