Embassy Row: Afghan Grateful
By James Morrison
The Washington Times
Published April 3, 2007
Afghan Ambassador Said T. Jawad has been busy writing letters to the White House, the State Department and the Pentagon, thanking President Bush and other senior officials for their commitment to the reconstruction of his country.
He told Mr. Bush that the "comprehensive strategy" announced in a recent speech will enable Afghanistan to "build a pluralistic, prosperous and civil society."
Mr. Jawad wrote to Vice President Dick Cheney to thank him for his March visit to Afghanistan. "The people of Afghanistan value your personal commitment," he said. Mr. Jawad also wrote to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates after they announced an additional $11.6 billion aide package.
