Surprise , praise and astonishment echoed in reaction to Obama peace prize . Comment: it is an uphill battle with the Jewish lobby and Congress . '' Former laureates describe win as `` extraordinary '' and `` inspired '' Nobel awarded Obama for his `` efforts to strengthen international diplomacy ''
Surprise , praise and astonishment echoed in reaction to Obama peace prize . Comment: Former laureates describe win as `` extraordinary '' and `` inspired '' Nobel awarded Obama for his `` efforts to strengthen international diplomacy ''