The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
During a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Obama spoke to the troops at Bagram Air Base. Watch a video of the President's remarks and view a photo slideshow.
During a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Obama speaks to the troops at Bagram Air Base:
So on behalf of me, on behalf of Michelle, on behalf of Malia and Sasha, on behalf of more than 300 million Americans, we are here to say thank you. (Hooah!) We are here to say thank you for everything that you do.
Now, I also want to say thank you to your families back home so that when you talk to them you know that they know. (Applause.) They’re serving here with you -- in mind and spirit, if not in body.
Millions of Americans give thanks this holiday season just as generations have before when they think about our armed services. You’re part of an unbroken line of Americans who have given up your comfort, your ease, your convenience for America’s security.
