Election Day in Afghanistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai holds up his inked stained finger after voting in the presidential election in Kabul August 20, 2009.
Lucy Nicholson / REUTERS

For Peace, For Progress
President Hamid Karzai holds up his inked stained finger after voting in Kabul. He said, "God willing, this will be for peace, for progress, and for the well-being of the Afghan people. Vote. No violence."

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