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Rep. Johnson on Afghanistan
August 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement:

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Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued this statement on the situation in Afghanistan.

"The swift seizure of control over Afghanistan by the Taliban is tragic, but inevitable without continued American military presence.

"It is past time for America's longest war to come to an end. My prayers are with the people of . . .

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