Antony Blinken actually said...

"We needed and we have established a clear expectation from the Taliban about allowing people to continue to leave the country."

"the nature of the relationship that the Taliban would have with us or most other countries around the world will depend entirely on its conduct and actions"

"We wanted to complete the mission in Afghanistan when we had a chance."

"I certainly received this cable in mid-July. I read it. I responded to it. I factored its contents into my thinking."