Statement of Rep. Wittman on President Biden's Historic Failure in Afghanistan
August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2021:
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"Earlier today, the Taliban entered the Afghan capital of Kabul. We watched as the democratically-elected President was forced to flee the country. We watch as our Armed Forces continue to rapidly evacuate our embassy. And sadly, we will likely soon be forced to watch as the Taliban execute, maim, torture thousands of civilians, and forcibly marry thous . . .
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"Earlier today, the Taliban entered the Afghan capital of Kabul. We watched as the democratically-elected President was forced to flee the country. We watch as our Armed Forces continue to rapidly evacuate our embassy. And sadly, we will likely soon be forced to watch as the Taliban execute, maim, torture thousands of civilians, and forcibly marry thous . . .