And I find it ironic that some of the Democrat colleagues that I have here today say we shouldn't make this political.

there was no plan. There was no plan. And the plan was to leave the Taliban in charge of this evacuation, which led to the chaos and the bloodshed that ensued after that.

It is a moral failing that, despite broad and bipartisan support, Congress cannot come together to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act.

We left Americans behind. We left our Afghan allies behind to die. And, we have to accept that.

It is shameful what happened. And, as a citizen, not as someone who has served, not as somebody who was on the ground there, as a citizen, it was horrifying to watch.

This was an abdication of the most basic duties of the United States Government--to protect Americans and leave no one behind.

It is a disgrace. And, there needs to be accountability for my Marine constituent, who is no longer a Marine. Disgraceful.

I think where we are now is this moral injury that has been heaped upon, not just our veterans, but our Gold Star family members...

There will be accountability. And, I'll have resignations or impeachments one way or another.

The fact that American troops found themselves dependent on the Taliban for perimeter security and assistance is a disgrace.

The decision to withdraw under the previous Administration--a decision that I questioned when Secretary Pompeo was sitting in your seats in this committee 4 years ago this month.

This is about accountability. This is about transparency. And, this is about ensuring this never, ever happens again.