At an oceanfront Marine Corps base in Hawaii, Obama told troops that while tough challenges remain for the U.S. military in hotspots like Iraq and West Africa, the world as a whole is better off because American troops put country first and served with distinction. He said Americans and their president could not be more thankful.
“We still have some very difficult missions around the world - including in Iraq,” Obama said.
But, he added, “the world is better, it’s safer, it’s more peaceful, it’s more prosperous and our homeland protected because of you.”
“Because of the extraordinary service of the men and women in the American armed forces, Afghanistan has a chance to rebuild its own country,” Obama said to applause from Marines and their families. “We are safer. It’s not going to be a source of terrorist attacks again.”..........................http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/world/2014/12/26/Obama-on-Christmas-world-is-better-safer-.html
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- Weekly Address: Happy Holidays from the President and First Lady (The White House) ..
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President and First Lady wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thanked our brave troops for their service. Especially as our combat mission in Afghanistan comes to a responsible end in the coming days, we are reminded of all that military men, women, and families sacrifice to keep us safe. The President and First Lady asked everyone to take some time this holiday season to visit JoiningForces.gov and find out how to give back to the men and women in uniform who have given so much for all of us.
The audio of the address and video of the address will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 a.m. ET, December 25, 2014..................................http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/12/25/weekly-address-happy-holidays-president-and-first-lady
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Obama on Christmas: World safer due to US troops ...
ReplyDeleteKANEOHE BAY: US President Barack Obama says Afghanistan has a chance to rebuild thanks to the extraordinary service of US troops.
Obama is honoring troops on Christmas at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It's an annual tradition for Obama during his family vacation on the island.
Obama says the world is more prosperous and the American homeland is protected because of the sacrifices made by US military members and their families.
Obama points out that the US has been at war in Afghanistan for more than 13 years. He says this year is an important one because the US combat mission there will end next week. Obama says the U.S. is safer and that Afghanistan will never again be the source of terrorist attacks.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Obama-on-Christmas-World-safer-due-to-US-troops/articleshow/45646076.cms
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