"At a time when we have to confront immense challenges together, your election raises great hopes in France, in Europe and in the rest of the world," French President Nicolas Sarkozy, in a letter to President-elect Barak Obama
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is "convinced that Europe and the United States will work closely and in a spirit of mutual trust together to confront new dangers and risks and will seize the opportunities presented by our global world".
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki called Obama's election "a momentous day not only in the history of the United States of America, but also for us in Kenya. The victory of Senator Obama is our own victory because of his roots here in Kenya. As a country, we are full of pride for his success."
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond sent a message to Mr Obama, which read: "On behalf of the people of Scotland, I send you my heartfelt congratulations on a wonderful and historic election victory - it ushers in a new era of hope for the United States and its role in the world. This was a victory for optimism over pessimism, for hope over fear."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is "convinced that Europe and the United States will work closely and in a spirit of mutual trust together to confront new dangers and risks and will seize the opportunities presented by our global world".
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki called Obama's election "a momentous day not only in the history of the United States of America, but also for us in Kenya. The victory of Senator Obama is our own victory because of his roots here in Kenya. As a country, we are full of pride for his success."
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond sent a message to Mr Obama, which read: "On behalf of the people of Scotland, I send you my heartfelt congratulations on a wonderful and historic election victory - it ushers in a new era of hope for the United States and its role in the world. This was a victory for optimism over pessimism, for hope over fear."
South African president Kgalema Motlanthe said: "Africa ... today stands proud of your achievements."
Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd said: "Senator Obama's message of hope is not just for America's future, it is also a message of hope for the world as well. A world which is now in many respects fearful for its future."
3 comments:
These are all lovely sentiments. We are so excited here now that Bush's days are numbered.
My concern is that around the world, as well as at home, expectations are so high. I hope we haven't set Obama up to fail right from the start. I thought his speech was inspired, especially when he pointed out that we may not achieve our goals during his first term. A calming voice of reason prevails.
Kate
Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Obama's merits: "He's young, handsome and tanned."
from here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/06/italy-barackobama
Hi-larious. ;-)
All silliness aside, I think it's important that we don't say "it can't get any worse" because, unfortunately, it always can. I am cautiously optimistic that he can make things better, but I don't want to paint him as a savior.
The man's only human, after all. he should be allowed to make mistakes.
He's TANNED?? That's hysterical. Silvio is clearly jealous as hell. While we are all patting ourselves on the back for electing a man of color, Berlusconi wants to know which tanning salon Barak is using.
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