The Pulse: Obama Comes Under Fire From the City Council In this Oct. 9, 2009, file photo President Barack Obama speaks about being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. In the portfolio presidential phrases none is used more often than Obama's four-word favorite, "Let me be clear", which he used to describe his surprise at receiving the prize. "Let me be clear. I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations, " he said. LeaderPhotosPoliticsUSWashington
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China's development won't affect others China Daily| China insists on peaceful development, and its development won't affect other countries, Chinese Premier Wen...
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