U.S.| In Peace Prize acceptance speech, Obama defends “just war”
posted on 12.10.2009 by
Delivering his acceptance speech for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, U.S. President Barack Obama defended the doctrine of war for humanitarian ends, saying his recent decision to escalate the conflict in Afghanistan was justified to protect the world from terrorism and extremism.
“We will not eradicate violent conflict in our lifetimes. There will be times when nations — acting individually or in concert — will find the use of force not only necessary but morally justified,” he said. He also acknowledged his own accomplishments to date were slight compared with the quiet efforts of dissidents and humanitarian organizations working around the world.
Read coverage from:
- The New York Times – “Accepting Peace Prize, Obama Evokes ‘Just War’”
- The Washington Post – “War president addresses incongruity of accepting peace prize”
- CBC News Canada – “Text of Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize speech”
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