President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama offered Christmas wishes to the nation, including a special thanks for the U.S. military.

Obama’s Christmas Message 2009

Here are other messages from two leaders.

Philippine Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Christmas Message 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Christmas Message 2009

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