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.
Barack Obama: “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…”
On the recordMay 24, 2014
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Press Gaggle By Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes
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