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Published: Mon, 2 Nov 2009
Description: President Obama comments on Afghan presidential election process; demands effort to eradicate political corruption
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" in New York thanks now President Obama speaking with the Swedish prime minister. He'll talk Afghanistan in this let's listen."
" On is election. For a second term as. President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Although the process. Was. -- I'm pleased to say that. The final outcome was determined. In accordance with the Afghan all. Which I think is very important. Not only for the international community that has so much invested an Afghan success but most importantly. It's important for the Afghan people. That. The results were. In accordance with -- and fold we. It's laid down by the Afghan constitution. I did emphasized President -- The American people and the international community as a whole. Want to continue to partner with. Him and his government. In achieving prosperity and security in Afghanistan. But I emphasize that this has to be a point which we begin to write new chapter. Based on. Improve governance. A much more serious effort to record tape corruption. Joint efforts to accelerate the training of Afghan security forces. So that the Afghan people and provide for their own security. You know that kind of coordination. And a cents on the part of President Karzai. That. After. Some difficult years it was offensive threat. That in fact he's -- bold way and forcefully forward. And take advantage the international it is. Interest in his country. Initiate reforms that for. That has to be one of our highest -- He assured me that he understood the importance of the small. But as I indicated to him the proof is not going to be at work is going to be -- deeds and we are looking forward to. Consulting closely. -- his government. In the weeks and months to come to assure that the Afghan people. Or actually seeing progress on the ground. Last what I would just make. You know the European Union. Obviously is an important trading partner for us we are seeing. The world economy stabilized after a very difficult period of time. I think -- would agree that it is absolutely critical that we continue. To coordinate closely when it comes to our economic policies. To assure that. We. Are moving in the direction -- Robles broke it creates more jobs. In the United States and Europe. And that we continue to shy away from any protectionist measures. That might actually reverse. Some of these plots that -- so want to get well thank you moved your outstanding work forces levels. Please. Communicate. Very warm and we wanna get out the United States people have towards the peoples with."
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