LaTurner Issues Statement on Crisis in Afghanistan

Topeka, K.S. – This morning, Congressman Jake LaTurner issued the following statement on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan:

“What the world is witnessing unfold in Afghanistan is a complete and utter failure of the Biden Administration. Thousands of innocent lives, including many women and children, have been put at risk, and our national security is threatened here at home.

In the past few days, following the withdrawal of American troops, Kabul has collapsed, and radical extremists are in control of Afghanistan. Many members of the intelligence community on both sides of the aisle have been quick to criticize the execution and the fallout of the withdrawal. The Taliban quickly overthrew the Afghan government and now controls more territory than they did prior to 9/11. The lack of leadership and planning from the highest levels of the Administration during this humanitarian crisis has let down our allies and significantly damaged our presence on the world stage.

God Bless the men and women that bravely served our country in Afghanistan and continue to fight for freedom across the Middle East.”

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