Voices

‘Of course, he’s happy for Vice President Gore, happy for the International Panel on Climate Change scientists, who also shared the peace prize. Obviously it’s an important recognition, and we’re sure the vice president’s thrilled.’

--Tony Fratto White House spokesman, when asked whether President Bush had a reaction to Gore’s award

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Gore ‘saw this coming before others in public life and never stopped pushing for action.’

-- President Clinton

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‘This says there is an unprecedented momentum in the world to take necessary action.’

Ban Ki-moon United Nations secretary-general

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‘Through his many years of public service, his early and vocal

opposition to the war in Iraq, and above all his singular leadership in drawing attention to the global climate crisis, Al Gore has advanced the cause of peace at home and around the world.’

Sen. Barack Obama Democratic presidential candidate

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‘Any time an American wins, it’s a good thing for our country and a good thing for him.’

-- Rudolph W. Giuliani Republican presidential candidate

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‘I am thrilled about Vice President Al Gore getting the Nobel Peace Prize. . . . It was also important to do it now, just when we’re going to have an opportunity with a new president in January 2009 to begin leading the world toward solutions again.’

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Democratic presidential candidate

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‘I hope that the new Nobel Peace Prize winner will engage in serious activities with me and others’ to reduce emissions through nuclear power and carbon credits for industry.

-- Sen. John McCain Republican presidential candidate