Obama's Noble Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

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Kudos to our President for speaking the truth to an audience probably not too happy that he made the case for "just war" as he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. Newt Gingrich called the speech "historic". The President talked about the necessity of war and that sometimes use of force is morally justified. He spoke of America's commitment to world peace by spilling the blood of its sons and daughters for past six decades. He spoke of evil existing in the world and that non-violence and pacifism cannot defeat such. He said a non-violent movement could not have defeated Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convice Al-Qaeda to lay down their arms. He said to say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a call to cynicism--it is a recognition of history.

Proud of President Obama for making no apologies for the wars we are engaged in now and not repenting for America's role in maintaining stability around the world with a strong military and a willingness to pay with time, talent and treasure to keep the world safe from tyrants!