Obama To Troops: ‘I Could Not Be Prouder To Be Your Commander-In-Chief’

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President Obama addressed troops at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan Tuesday having landed for a surprise visit earlier that day. He will address the American public at 7:30 PM ET. 

“There is a light on the horizon because of the sacrifices you’ve made,” Obama said. “And thats the reason, for Michelle and me, nothing’s more important than looking after your families while you’re here. And I want everyone to know when you get home, we’re going to be here for you when you’re in uniform and we will stay there for you when you’re out of uniform — because you’ve earned it.”

He concluded: “I could not be prouder to be your commander in chief.” 

 

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