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Bush Stops in Afghanistan; Vows Support

Pledges continued US support

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 15, 2008 5:19 AM CST

(Newser) – Five hours after his final visit to the country that defined his presidency, President Bush landed in Afghanistan this morning for an unsurprising surprise visit on his farewell tour. After a pre-dawn rally with US troops, the president renewed his support of the fledgling democracy...   Read full story »

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