INSTANT VIEW - World leaders' quotes on Obama election win
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama won an extraordinary two-year struggle for the White House on Tuesday, beating Republican John McCain to become the first black president in U.S. history.
Following are quotes from world leaders:
HELEN CLARK, NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER
"The New Zealand Government very much looks forward to working with the new Obama administration.
"Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis and global warming. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Obama and his team to address these challenges."
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