SelectPlusObama Vows 'vigor' in Terror FightObama Vows 'vigor' in Terror FightThe Associated PressU.S. presidential contender Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks with its Western-backed leader Sunday and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if he is elected, an Afghan official said. (July 20)[Notes:OBAMA WITH KARZAI] Barack Obama vowed to pursue the war on terror with vigor as he met with the president of Afghanistan. The presumed Democratic presidential nominee is in the third day of his overseas trip, designed to bolster his foreign policy credentials. He me with President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace. Obama has previously criticized the Afghan leader for not doing more to build confidence in his government. A Karzai spokesperson says Obama's message was positive. The Illinois senator has made Afghanistan a centerpiece in his proposal for dealing with terrorism threats.(NATS)(4:35:00) THANK YOU SO MUCH. GREAT TO SEE YOU GUYS.Earlier Obama had breakfast with solders at the heavily fortified Camp Eggers.(NATS)(4:35:12) NICE TO SEE YOU. WHERE ARE YOU GUYS FROM?Obama's trip is officially a congressional delegation. He's travelling with Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, a Democrat. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska is also on the trip. Obama's itinerary remains a closely guarded secret and media access to him has been limited. The rest of his trip will take him to Iraq and the Middle East. Later in the week he'll visit Germany, France and England. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: obama afghanistan vows 'vigor' terror fight Added: July 20, 2008
