https://twitter.com/joshrogin/status/1427325804611096579
Pelosi's office has sent around talking points on Afghanistan, which include this line: "There were contingency plans in place for any eventuality — including a quick fall of Kabul." pic.twitter.com/Tx2YzBWWZ4
— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) August 16, 2021
– “Many have asked why we did not evacuate more Afghan civilians sooner. Part of this answer is that many did not want to leave earlier. Many Afghans to whom we gave visas to come to the US chose to stay in their country, still hopeful"
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 16, 2021
-" The US face terrorist threats in countries around the world including in Syria, Libya, Yemen. We don't have boots on the ground in those countries. We have over the horizon counter terrorism capabilities – that's what we'll do in Afghanistan – prevent, detect, disrupt"
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 16, 2021
– We'll hold the Taliban accountable to now allowing Al Qaeda a safe haven. If they do, there will be consequences that we'll pursue.
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 16, 2021
h/t kpm
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