George Rebane

A “surprised and deeply humbled” President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.  In his response he stated that he does not "view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments," going on to say, "I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many transformative figures that have been honored by this prize,"  We can do naught but share his feelings, and join in his clear and accurate assessment of the award.  From his mouth to God’s ear.

[10oct09 update] I was awakened this morning by an NPR piece on Obama's award that reviewed the many other accomplished winners of this prize.  It ended with Obama intoning the above quote, and then concluded with words almost identical to mine.  There is a lot of controversy over this prize - but from NPR, whoda thought?