Click HERE to see the Time Magazine article.
Some Excerpts:
Afghan President Hamid Karzai
"We congratulate, wholeheartedly, President Obama on the award of this prestigious award. We recognize and commend President Obama's vision and leadership with a hope that peace and normalcy will return to Afghanistan and our region."
French President Nicolas Sarkozy
"It confirms, finally, America's return to the hearts of the people of the world."
Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader and 1990 Nobel Peace Prize winner
"I am happy. What Obama did during his presidency is a big signal — he gave hope. In these hard times, people who are capable of taking responsibility, who have a vision, commitment and political will, should be supported."
Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwean Prime Minister, who was among those favored for this year's prize
"I wish to congratulate President Obama. I think he is a deserving candidate."
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Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman
"He has done nothing for peace in Afghanistan ... We condemn the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for Obama."
Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas official
"Obama has a long way to go still and lots of work to do before he can deserve a reward. Obama only made promises and did not contribute any substance to world peace."
