Barack Obama actually said...

It’s been two years since he’s been able to get to Afghanistan, and he felt that it was very important for him to express directly to the troops his gratitude.

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Press Gaggle By Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes

05/24/2014

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