Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai addresses reporters at a press conference held at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa . Gen. John Abizaid, Commander U.S. Central Command, shown here right, and coalition partners met with Karzai while he was at MacDill. Photo by Spc. Patrick Ziegler.
By 1st Sgt. Marvin Baker
CENTCOM Public Affairs
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Afghanistan ’s president spoke briefly to the media Wednesday morning at MacDill Air Force Base but his message to the American people was clear.
President Hamid Karzai said the Afghan people are grateful for the continuing support that is gradually making his nation a better place to live.
“I’m here at CENTCOM to thank you for the sacrifices made for my country’s security,” Karzai said. “I thank the Tampa community for the help of CENTCOM and the Florida National Guard.”Karzai reminded the Tampa media during his 5-minute news conference that the Florida National Guard has been stationed in Afghanistan training the Afghan National Army.
The 48-year-old president also met with Senior National Representatives at CENTCOM to tell the coalition partners that the Afghan people are grateful for their work toward making Afghanistan a better nation.
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