There is no good time to leave Afghanistan, 15 years ago would have been a problem, 15 years from now, the basic choice is, am I going to send your sons and your daughters to war in Afghanistan, in Afghanistan in perpetuity.
On the recordAugust 19, 2021
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President Biden defends his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan amidst criticism.
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