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President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize: The Instruments of War Do Have a Role to Play in Preserving the Peace

President Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize today in Oslo, Norway, less than two weeks after he ordered 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. In a possible attempt to avoid questions about the Afghan war, the White House has canceled the traditional press conference held by Nobel Peace Prize winners. In addition, the White House has canceled other events held every year, including a dinner with the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a television interview, appearances at a childrens event promoting peace, as well as a visit to an exhibition in his honor at the Nobel Peace Center. [includes rush transcript]

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