Obama Calls Karzai, Urges 'New Chapter' in Afghanistan

Obama Calls Karzai, Urges 'New Chapter' in Afghanistan

U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Afghan President Hamid Karzai to open a new chapter in his country's history by taking action against corruption and implementing reforms. Mr. Obama called the Afghan leader just hours after he was declared the winner of a presidential election marked by controversy and accusations of fraud.

President Obama acknowledges the election process in Afghanistan was difficult. But he says it was legal.

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