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Karzai's Fresh Start With Obama Administration

Afghan President Hamid Karzai wrapped up talks with the Obama administration and visiting officials from Pakistan Friday, sounding confident that all three governments will work better together to counter extremism. Karzai came to power during the Bush administration and was initially given a cold shoulder by many members of President Obama's team. But Karzai says that's changing.

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Michele Kelemen has been with NPR for two decades, starting as NPR's Moscow bureau chief and now covering the State Department and Washington's diplomatic corps. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered.