Antony Blinken actually said...

"Helping Americans, our foreign partners who have been by our side for 20 years and Afghans at risk at this critical moment was more than just a high stakes assignment for our team. It was a sacred dut..."

"We believe there are still a small number of Americans, under 200, and likely closer to 100, who remain in Afghanistan and want to leave."

"The military mission is over. A new diplomatic mission has begun."

"I want to commend our outstanding diplomats who work around the clock in around the world to coordinate the operation."