Barack Obama, in Afghanistan, tells troops they’re 'on the offense' [View All]

The surprise visit came almost a year to the day that Obama announced a troop surge in Afghanistan in a speech at West Point.

"All of those troops are now in place, and thanks to your service, we are making important progress," he said in his remarks. "You are protecting your country. You are achieving your objective. You will succeed in your mission."

Obama pledged that Afghanistan would never again be a "safe haven for terrorists" who want to attack the United States, and told the troops that they should be proud that because of their efforts there are far fewer areas under Taliban now control. But he said there is a still a difficult road ahead.

“Progress comes slow,” he said. “There are going to be difficult days ahead. Progress comes at a high price.”

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