Obama sworn in, pledges to actively engage foes to resolve nuclear threats

By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said he will engage
actively with enemies as well as friends to resolve nuclear threats and pledged
to use power in a legitimate manner to regain U.S. global credibility, tarnished
by the war in Iraq.

Obama, the first African-American president, made the remarks at a swearing-in
ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
"With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear
threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet," Obama said, referring to
the nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran.
hdh@yna.co.kr
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