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WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Newly inaugurated US president Donald Trump interacted with a group of American soldiers based in Afghanistan, via satellite, and thanked them for their contribution in the fight against terrorism.

Trumps first interaction with US soldiers in Afghanistan happened during the course of the military ball one of the three official presidential inaugural balls Fridaynight when he appeared before cheering military men along with the First Lady Meliana Trump.

I just met your Joint Chiefs of Staff, and they are incredible. They know what to do... Were going to see what happens but we have a great country and we want to do whats appropriate, Trump said.

Thereafter, he spoke with the young American soldiers in Afghanistan who were shown on big screens inside the military presidential inaugural ball. Theres about a six second delay, the new president said, vamping a bit.

Hows it going? he said, urging the solders to start talking. Dont be like these people. Dont be too tough on me, Trump said, pointing to journalists just below him in the buffer.

Its a 10 second delay but I like them much better than I like these people, he said, again gesturing to the press corps. He pumped his right fist to rile the crowd as he awaited another comment from the field.

The courage that you show is incredible. And its going to be appreciated. Its appreciated now but its going to be appreciated more than ever before. Youll see, Trump said.

A gunnery sergeant: On behalf of all the Marines here in Afghanistan we want to say congratulations. Trump said he looks forward to seeing you soon.

Youre amazing people. Were with you a thousand a thousand a thousand percent. Keep fighting. Were going to win, he said.

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