On the recordSeptember 2, 2021
Biden, I think correctly assessed, the Afghans would not fight for their own Capitol, and so it was imprudent. It was improper to ask one more American to die for a war with the Afghans wouldn`t fight themselves.
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Jeremy Bash discusses Biden's assessment of the Afghan situation and the decision to withdraw.
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