Thursday, August 21, 2014

Malala's wise advice to President Obama and his surprising response

Nearly one year ago, Malala was invited to the White House by the Obama family. It was widely reported at the time that Malala told President Obama that drone strikes in her home country of Pakistan were creating suffering and increasing terrorism. She challenged him to do more to support education -- the best tool to fight terrorism.

Malala Yousafzai meets with the Obamas in the Oval Office

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and their daughter, Malia, meet with Malala Yousafzai in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
 October 11, 2013
PhotoMalala Yousafzai may not have won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, but she enjoyed a private Oval Office audience with President Obama and the first family.