Afghanistan's Karzai welcomes runoff decision

@stevebruskCNN Jill Dougherty reports Sec. Clinton told Karzai "be a statesman" and accept runoff, told him "you can emerge stronger", "cement" leader role

@jaketapper POTUS talks to Karzai > http://bit.ly/wdYQh

@LATimesmuskal latimesmuskal: @paulwiggins I'm sure US pushed Karzai to accept runoff after election was found to have been fraudulent

@stevebruskCNN Obama says "we are pleased with the steps" today

@LATimesmuskal latimesmuskal: #Obama speaking now, says he spoke with #Karzai to congratulate him for accepting runoff in #Afghanistan. #politics

@stevebruskCNN Obama said "despite difficult conditions" in Afghanistan, saw election take place and candidates' willingness to abide by law.

@stevebruskCNN Presidnt Obama said he spoke with Karzai, "congratulating him" on accepting runoff election. "Reflection of committment to rule of law"

@LATimesmuskal latimesmuskal: What about internally? Another election won't help with Taliban supporters. #Afghanistan #politics

@LATimesmuskal latimesmuskal: #Obama lost no time in praising #Karzai: "This is an important step forward in ensuring a credible process for the #Afghan people."

@LATimesmuskal latimesmuskal: A runoff after international observers found sizable fraud makes Karzai seem statesmanlike to the rest of the world. #Afghanistan #politics