Blinken: Biden administration to thoroughly assess Afghanistan withdrawal.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with CNN’s Jake Tapper about the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden. He addressed the tragic Kabul Airport bombing that claimed the lives of 13 American service members.
“We’re determined as an administration to make sure that, for the entire duration of the war, including Abbey Gate, that we draw the lessons that we need to draw from it and act accordingly, and we will, and we are.”
Blinken expressed his condolences for the families of the fallen service members and acknowledged their heroism. He emphasized that the decisions made were the right ones.
“But of course, we will look very hard at everything — every aspect of the decisions that we made to make sure that we get it right every time going forward and that everyone who is involved feels that the appropriate justice has been done to the sacrifice of their loved ones.”
He also highlighted President Biden’s commitment to ending America’s longest war, ensuring that future generations of Americans will not be sent to fight and die in Afghanistan.
Last month marked the second anniversary of the Kabul Airport bombing, which claimed the lives of 13 American service members and over 100 Afghan civilians.
President Biden has faced criticism for the attack, with some arguing that it was a result of a lack of control over the U.S. exit from Afghanistan. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) reiterated the need for accountability on the anniversary of the attack.
“They still have many questions—too many—left unanswered as to how this happened. That is why I’m conducting the investigation into the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting emergency evacuation. Our Gold Star families and our veterans deserve answers. And I will leave no stone unturned to get them answers — and accountability.”
Secretary Blinken’s remarks highlight the administration’s commitment to learning from the past and ensuring justice for the sacrifices made in Afghanistan.
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