World leaders across the globe are celebrating Barack Obama's presidential election.
From Palestinians in the occupied West Bank... "He stated clearly that he is against war and the man seeks peace!," Maha Ibrahim exclaimed.
Beijing, China: "Obama! He is going to improve the economy," Wan Guocheng said.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown praised Mr. Obama as a true friend of Britain. "This is a moment that will live in history," Mr. Brown said, "As long as history books are written."
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev said he expects to develop a constructive dialogue with Mr. Obama.
In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai praised Mr. Obama's election. "I applaud the American people for their courage," Mr. Karzai said. "And for the great morality that they showed."
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said Mr. Obama's victory brings hope for peace in the Middle East.
French President Sarkozy congratulated Obama on a “brilliant” election victory.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said the two “agreed on the need to continue advancing peacemaking, while safeguarding Israel’s security.”
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad congratulated Obama on his election win in a letter, — the first time an Iranian leader has offered such wishes to a U.S. president-elect since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Australia’s prime minister Kevin Rudd spoke by telephone with Obama to congratulate him on his historic win.
Obama also spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, Mexican President Felipe Calderon, and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
Today, for me and the whole world, marks the beginning of true hope. Congratulations, Mr. President. The world stands with you.
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This is just great, Robin. The world is a happier place today.
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