The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Obama "For Extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between people"
Describing himself as surprised and deeply humbled, Obama said he would accept the award as a "call to action" to confront the global challenges of the 21st century.
"I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments but rather an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations," he said in the White House Rose Garden.
The president, who will travel to Oslo to receive the award on Dec. 10, plans to donate the prize money of 10 million Swedish crowns -- roughly $1.4 million -- to charity, the White House said
Obama who has been deeply inspired by Gandhi has always been an inspiration to me and i am a firm follower of his "Yes we can" motto.......
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