Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize:

“Today at the White House I had the privilege of personally congratulating President Obama for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. I believe the Nobel Committee's decision reflects the fact that the United States has restored its credibility with the international community.  It signifies that the goals articulated by President Obama have resounded with the rest of the world."

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