Washington: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Clinton says she thinks President Barack Obama was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize because of "his attitude toward America`s
role in the world."
"His willingness to really kind of challenge everyone ...
restores a kind of image and appreciation of our country,"
Clinton said in an interview with a television broadcast on Monday.
Clinton said she didn`t think winning the award would
have any effect on Obama`s deliberations over what to do next
in Afghanistan, including the question of whether to send
large numbers of additional troops into a country where
violence has recently surged.
"I think that the president makes each decision on the
merits," she said in the interview taped during her visit to
Zurich, Switzerland. She said the Nobel award is "not going to
influence" the tough decisions Obama faces on Afghanistan.
"Every one of those deaths and all of the injuries of any
our men and women in uniform weigh heavily on all us," Clinton
said.
"I want to guarantee all your listeners that this process
will result in a very well thought-out approach." She said she
recognises some are demanding a precipitate withdrawal while
others believe there should be a substantial infusion of
forces.
Bureau Report
