The relationship has not been severed, and it is a very open question as to whether their views and the relationship has changed in any kind of definitive way.

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

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

There is no evidence that staying longer would have made the Afghan security forces or the Afghan Government any more resilient or self-sustaining.

We needed to withdraw. The options were extremely limited.

I am responsible for the decisions I make.

We went to Afghanistan for one reason, and that was to deal with the people who attacked us on 9/11.

We will be very focused on monitoring this humanitarian assistance to help ensure it is not diverted and reaches those most in need.

India has longstanding concerns about regional terrorism and instability in South Asia, which have grown more acute in light of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

I believe strongly in Congress's traditional role as a partner in foreign policy making and am committed to working with you.

The United States announced nearly $64 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghans.

We recognize the need for Kabul International Airport (KIA) to resume normal operations and urge the Taliban to work expeditiously.