Michael McCaul actually said...

If this could only be won diplomatically then there is no other conclusion than the withdrawal was a complete and total loss.

Arguing that the withdrawal undermined diplomatic efforts.

07/26/2023

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The Taliban must pledge that Afghanistan will never be used again as a base to plan attacks against the United States and our allies.

We need to use whatever leverage we can to promote inter-Afghan dialog.

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There is no military solution to end the fighting in Afghanistan.