Brian Babin: “This hearing could not take place in a more fitting location. Less than two years ago, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in…”

Four years ago today, 13 brave U.S. service members and 170 civilians were murdered at Abbey Gate in Kabul. It was totally preventable. Biden’s disastrous withdrawal cost American lives.

I have no further requests for time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

I have heard so much runaround, and I would just like to know what the truth is, if you can.

The 147th Attack Wing at Ellington Field in my district represents exactly why this effort is urgently needed.