“It’s time to end America’s longest war … The September 11 attacks (2001 – ed.) Cannot justify the presence of American troops in Afghanistan,” Biden said in his speech.
He will also announce that he will be the last American president with US troops present in the country.
“I am already the fourth American president to lead the presence of American troops in Afghanistan. There were two Republicans. Two Democrats. I will not transfer this responsibility to a fifth,” he said in his speech.
At the same time, it is expected that the United States will maintain a diplomatic and humanitarian presence, as well as support peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
“After close consultation with our allies and partners, our military leaders and intelligence professionals, our diplomats and development experts, and Congress and the Vice President, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end America’s longest war. It’s time for American troops to get home, “Biden says.
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