Taking peace prize, Obama defends war
Conflict justified to protect freedom, president says at Oslo ceremony
Posted: December 11, 2009 at 6:16 a.m.
First Lady Michelle Obama and US President Barack Obama at a banquet in Obama's honor in Oslo on Thursday.
President Barack Obama on Thursday said he was humbled to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and used his acceptance speech to defend the concept of a “just war” that is necessary to further the cause of freedom and human rights.
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