Obama: African Ebola outbreak can be overcome

Despite reports that African nations are overwhelmed by the deadly Ebola outbreak, President Obama on Wednesday expressed optimism that nations such as Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia eventually will get a handle on the worsening situation.

Speaking at a morning session of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, Mr. Obama said the outbreak — which has claimed more than 700 lives thus far — is just another challenge that Africa can overcome.