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On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
Even the most pessimistic assessment did not predict the government forces in Kabul would collapse while U.S. forces remained.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio highlights unexpected collapse of Afghan government forces despite U.S. presence.

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