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President Obama in Afghanistan: "It's time to renew America"

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

President Obama in Afghanistan: "It's time to renew America"

Yesterday President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with President Hamid Karzai and sign a strategic partnership agreement that will guide our future relationship with the country, and to speak about the return of our troops from Afghanistan.

In a televised address, the President talked about the progress U.S. troops have made in the last decade, and how the end of two wars will allow us to focus on a new set of national priorities:

As we emerge from a decade of conflict abroad and economic crisis at home, it’s time to renew America -- an America where our children live free from fear and have the skills to claim their dreams. A united America of grit and resilience, where sunlight glistens off soaring new towers in downtown Manhattan, and we build our future as one people, as one nation.

Watch the President's full address to the nation.

Check out a special photo gallery of President Obama's visit:

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

President Obama Pays a Surprise Visit to U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
After his meeting with President Karzai in Kabul, President Obama joined U.S. troops at Bagram Air Base and thanked them for the sacrifices they have made over the past decade of war, and paid tribute to their successes.

White House Google+ Photowalk: Garden Tour
This year, we invited photo enthusiasts and our followers on Google+ to join us for the first ever White House Google+ Photowalk. View a gallery of their photos.

First Lady Michelle Obama: “I am humbled and inspired”
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Warrior Games.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

8:30 AM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a Cinco de Mayo breakfast at the Naval Observatory

10:40 AM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

10:55 AM: The President arrives the White House

3:45 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony

4:30 PM: The President attends a campaign event

5:30 PM: The President attends a campaign event

7:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at Lafayette College as part of the "Lives of Liberty" lecture series