Delivered from evil
James Morrison
The Washington Times
12/10/2003
The new ambassador from Afghanistan is thankful
that the United States liberated his country from the murderous
rule of the Taliban regime, which sheltered Osama bin Laden's
terrorist network.
Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad, who presented his diplomatic credentials
at the White House last week, told President Bush that his main
mission is to advance U.S.-Afghan relations and strengthen the
"historic friendship between our two people."
"I am honored to stand before you at this historic juncture,
as we embark to accelerate, with your support, the successful
process of solidifying peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan,"
Mr. Jawad said.
"We are grateful for the leadership provided by the United
States of America in emancipating our country from the evil
forces of terrorism, tyranny and Taliban.
"We cherish the close cooperation and enduring partnership
forged between our two nations."
Mr. Jawad said the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai
wants to build a "constitutional state that guarantees
the safety and security of its citizens, promotes democracy,
protects human rights, advocates the rule of law and provides
for sustained economic growth."
