moving forward. >> and barbara starr, the message is something these troops heard before, that there will be a continued commitment toward counter terrorism at this war is winding down but some troops will still have to stay in afghanistan or will be committed to being in afghanistan. but why is it that it's the face time that really overshadows the message how important it is for the president to be there face to face, shake hands, take pictures with? >> well, you know, nothing improves the morale of the troops than seeing the commander in chief on a holiday weekend when the troops themselves, of course, wishing they were back home with their families doing the barbecue, going to the swimming pool, but they are not. 30,000 u.s. troops out there on the line and the president taking the time to come see them. always a morale booster. he got applause in two key areas that really underscore this. he got applause when he said he was bringing the war to a