Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan after Taliban's rapid return to power.

President Joseph Biden returns to the White House from Camp David to deliver remarks on Afghanistan. He briefly describes the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan, and claims that Afghan government collapse reinforces that U.S. withdrawal "was the right decision". President Biden admits that the Tali...

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Other Authors: Biden, Joseph R., Jr (Speaker)
Language:English
Subjects:
Afghan War, 2001-2021.
United States > Military policy.
Afghanistan > Politics and government > 2001-
Evacuation of civilians > Afghanistan.
Speeches.
Internet videos.
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Speeches.
Internet videos.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (37 min., 56 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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President Joseph Biden returns to the White House from Camp David to deliver remarks on Afghanistan. He briefly describes the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan, and claims that Afghan government collapse reinforces that U.S. withdrawal "was the right decision". President Biden admits that the Taliban takeover happened faster than expected, blames the Afghan government and civilians for the slow pace of evacuations, and outlies his plan to safely return the remaining Americans and Afghan citizens who aided them.
Note:Title from Washingtonpost.com
Originally broadcast on Washingtonpost.com
Call Number:Voice 46201
Playing Time:00:37:56
Event Details:
Broadcast 2021 August 16