U.S. President Barack Obama comments on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize while delivering a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, October 9, 2009. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for offering the world hope and striving for nuclear disarmament in a surprise award that drew both warm praise and sharp criticism.
U.S. President Barack Obama turns to leave after commenting on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, October 9, 2009.
US President Barack Obama walks to the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 9, 2009 to address reporters after he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama said Friday he was 'surprised' and 'humbled' by being awarded the prize and said he doubted he deserved to be honored alongside luminaries who had won the award.
U.S. President Barack Obama comments on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize while delivering a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, October 9, 2009. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for offering the world hope and striving for nuclear disarmament in a surprise award that drew both warm praise and sharp criticism. 
U.S. President Barack Obama turns to leave after commenting on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, October 9, 2009.
US President Barack Obama walks to the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 9, 2009 to address reporters after he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama said Friday he was 'surprised' and 'humbled' by being awarded the prize and said he doubted he deserved to be honored alongside luminaries who had won the award.