Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Afghan Leader Maps Path Forward to US Lawmakers by Michael Bowman One day after President Barack Obama announced a delay in the drawdown of American troops in Afghanistan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani mapped out a hopeful vision for his country in an address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. As VOA's Michael Bowman reports, Ghani expressed deep gratitude for U.S. sacrifices made in Afghanistan, and said his nation is eager to build a prosperous, secure, and self-reliant future. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/afghan-leader-maps-path-forward-t o-us-lawmakers/2694870.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/afghan-leader-maps-path-forward-to-us-lawmakers/2694870.html