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Joe Biden: “The past week has been heartbreaking. We have seen gut-wrenching images of panicked people acting out of sheer…”

On the recordAugust 19, 2021
The past week has been heartbreaking. We have seen gut-wrenching images of panicked people acting out of sheer desperation. You know, it's completely understandable. They're frightened. They're sad, uncertain what happens next. I don't think anyone, I don't think any one of us can see these pictures, and not feel that pain on a human level. Now we have a mission, a mission to complete in Afghanistan. And we have plenty of time to criticize and second-guess when this operation is over. But now, now I'm focused on getting this job done.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
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Joe Biden discusses the emotional impact of the situation in Afghanistan and emphasizes the mission to evacuate Americans and allies.

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