President George W. Bush delivers remarks during joint press availability with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Schloss Meseberg in Meseberg, Germany.
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President Bush to Chancellor Merkel on Wednesday said, "I first want to thank the German people for their contributions to helping the people of Afghanistan realize the blessings of a free society. I know this is a controversial subject here, but I hope when the Afghanistan debates go forward, I hope people here think of young girls who couldn't go to school in the past but now can; or think of mothers who bring their babies to health clinics for the first time; think about farmers who now have got access to markets to help deal with food shortages. This is hard work, I understand that, to help a young democracy grow after years of tyranny. But I believe it's necessary work. And Madam Chancellor, I appreciate your leadership on this issue."