Biden will wait until TOMORROW to address the nation////
Aug 30, 2021 18:55:55 GMT -5
Post by Honoria on Aug 30, 2021 18:55:55 GMT -5
What about all the people you left behind and those you sold out, you evil freak?
Biden will wait until TOMORROW to address the nation on Afghanistan and says the early withdrawal was the best way 'to protect the lives of our troops and secure the prospects of civilian departures'
President Joe Biden will wait until Tuesday to address the nation on the withdraw of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Pentagon announced Monday the last American troops had left Kabul airport
The announcement from the Pentagon came after Biden's last scheduled public appearance on Monday
Also after the clock in Kabul clicked past midnight, making it August 31st there
Biden addressed the matter in a 500 word statement, saying he would speak to the nation on Tuesday
'Our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended. Tomorrow afternoon, I will address the American people on my decision,' he said
By EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 18:51 EDT, 30 August 2021 | UPDATED: 19:35 EDT, 30 August 2021
President Joe Biden will wait until Tuesday to address the nation on the withdraw of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the White House announced on Monday evening.
The Pentagon announced Monday the last American troops had left Kabul airport almost 24 hours ahead of schedule, ending the U.S. war in Afghanistan after 20 years and the deaths of almost 2,500 troops.
Witnesses in Kabul said the Taliban let off celebratory gunfire as news circulated that the final U.S. flight had left.
Biden had stuck to his August 31st deadline despite pressure from some members of his own Democratic Party, many Republicans and several fellow world leaders.
The announcement from the Pentagon came after Biden's last scheduled public appearance on Monday and after the clock in Kabul clicked past midnight, making it August 31st there.
Biden addressed the matter in a 500 word statement, saying he would speak to the nation on Tuesday.
In his statement, he thanked U.S. troops and their commanders.
'Our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended. Tomorrow afternoon, I will address the American people on my decision not to extend our presence in Afghanistan beyond 8/31,' he said.
Biden said the decision was the 'unanimous recommendation' of the Joint Chiefs and commanders on the ground.
'For now, I urge all Americans to join me in grateful prayer tonight for three things. First, for our troops and diplomats who carried out this mission of mercy in Kabul and at tremendous risk with such unparalleled results: an airlift that evacuated tens of thousands more people than any imagined possible. Second, to the network of volunteers and veterans who helped identify those needing evacuation, guide them to the airport, and provide support along the way. And third, to everyone who is now – and who will – welcome our Afghan allies to their new homes around the world, and in the United States.'
He ended his statement with a 'moment of gratitude' for the 13 service members in Afghanistan who died last week during the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
The final C-17, with the call sign MOOSE 88, lifted off from Hamid Karzai International Airport at 3:29 pm East Coast time.
Full story with pictures and video at link
Biden will wait until TOMORROW to address the nation on Afghanistan and says the early withdrawal was the best way 'to protect the lives of our troops and secure the prospects of civilian departures'
President Joe Biden will wait until Tuesday to address the nation on the withdraw of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Pentagon announced Monday the last American troops had left Kabul airport
The announcement from the Pentagon came after Biden's last scheduled public appearance on Monday
Also after the clock in Kabul clicked past midnight, making it August 31st there
Biden addressed the matter in a 500 word statement, saying he would speak to the nation on Tuesday
'Our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended. Tomorrow afternoon, I will address the American people on my decision,' he said
By EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 18:51 EDT, 30 August 2021 | UPDATED: 19:35 EDT, 30 August 2021
President Joe Biden will wait until Tuesday to address the nation on the withdraw of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the White House announced on Monday evening.
The Pentagon announced Monday the last American troops had left Kabul airport almost 24 hours ahead of schedule, ending the U.S. war in Afghanistan after 20 years and the deaths of almost 2,500 troops.
Witnesses in Kabul said the Taliban let off celebratory gunfire as news circulated that the final U.S. flight had left.
Biden had stuck to his August 31st deadline despite pressure from some members of his own Democratic Party, many Republicans and several fellow world leaders.
The announcement from the Pentagon came after Biden's last scheduled public appearance on Monday and after the clock in Kabul clicked past midnight, making it August 31st there.
Biden addressed the matter in a 500 word statement, saying he would speak to the nation on Tuesday.
In his statement, he thanked U.S. troops and their commanders.
'Our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended. Tomorrow afternoon, I will address the American people on my decision not to extend our presence in Afghanistan beyond 8/31,' he said.
Biden said the decision was the 'unanimous recommendation' of the Joint Chiefs and commanders on the ground.
'For now, I urge all Americans to join me in grateful prayer tonight for three things. First, for our troops and diplomats who carried out this mission of mercy in Kabul and at tremendous risk with such unparalleled results: an airlift that evacuated tens of thousands more people than any imagined possible. Second, to the network of volunteers and veterans who helped identify those needing evacuation, guide them to the airport, and provide support along the way. And third, to everyone who is now – and who will – welcome our Afghan allies to their new homes around the world, and in the United States.'
He ended his statement with a 'moment of gratitude' for the 13 service members in Afghanistan who died last week during the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
The final C-17, with the call sign MOOSE 88, lifted off from Hamid Karzai International Airport at 3:29 pm East Coast time.
Full story with pictures and video at link