Statement of Rep. Wittman on the Failed Withdrawal From Afghanistan
August 14, 2021
August 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2021:
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"Over the last 20 years, American warfighters have fought, bled, and died to build a lasting democracy in Afghanistan. As the United States withdraws after two decades of combat operations, we owe it to all those who served and sacrificed to leave in a dignified manner with our successes left intact, at the very least.
"Unfortunately, . . .
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"Over the last 20 years, American warfighters have fought, bled, and died to build a lasting democracy in Afghanistan. As the United States withdraws after two decades of combat operations, we owe it to all those who served and sacrificed to leave in a dignified manner with our successes left intact, at the very least.
"Unfortunately, . . .