Karzai speaks at inauguration of new Afghan government

Karzai speaks at inauguration of new Afghan government

KABUL, Afghanistan - New Afghan government leader Hamid Karzai speaks after being sworn in as head of the new interim government in Kabul on Dec. 22. A new Afghan administration led by Karzai, a Pashtun tribal leader, was inaugurated the same day to lay the groundwork for rebuilding the shattered country after 23 years of war and destruction.

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