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Sen. Lankford Statement on Hasty Withdrawal From Afghanistan
August 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement:

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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement after the Taliban over took Afghanistan:

"The rapid return of the Taliban in Afghanistan due to the rapid withdrawal of American forces was seen by almost everyone except President Biden.

"The lack of a coherent plan by this administration led to the chaotic collapse of the nation a . . .

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