On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
There is no evidence that staying longer would have made the Afghan security forces or the Afghan Government any more resilient or self-sustaining.
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congress.govThere is no evidence that staying longer would have made the Afghan security forces or the Afghan Government any more resilient or self-sustaining.
Blinken argues against prolonging U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.
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