Bush has turkey with the troops

Thursday, November 22, 2001

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- President Bush, visiting with troops before Thanksgiving, told cheering soldiers Wednesday the war in Afghanistan is going well but "the most difficult steps in this mission still lie ahead." He said it will take time to find terrorists in caves and deal with fanatics who will fight to the death.

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