Congratulations to Chicago's own President Obama who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this morning. Here is an excerpt from his unforgettable address in Cairo last June, where his fate as a peacemaker was sealed. Welcome to the club, President Obama - your presence here delights us!
...And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations - to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.
Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Words alone cannot meet the needs of our people. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all....
If anyone reading has an idea about "what acting boldly in the years ahead" means on a personal level, post it here.
Read more or view entire speech on video at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/04/obama-speech-in-cairo-vid_n_211215.html
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