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Thousands gathered at Abbey Gate seeking help, facing malnutrition, dehydration, and Taliban brutality. Afghans tried to kill themselves to escape torture. Despite reporting atrocities, no action was taken. State hindered evacuation efforts, risking lives. A potential suicide bomber was ignored, leading to casualties. The chaotic withdrawal lacked accountability. The speaker highlights the deaths of 11 marines, 1 sailor, and 1 soldier, demanding justice.

The speaker asserts that the world experienced a total lack of leadership under Biden for the last four years. They praise Trump's leadership over the last hundred days, citing respect and strength, beginning with the statement that "all hell will pay" if people aren't let go. The speaker claims that over 40 Americans have come home and far more terrorists are no longer threatening the homeland under Trump's leadership. They highlight the pulling together of agencies to address the Abbey Gate bombing and Trump's engagement with the 13 Gold Star families. The speaker also emphasizes the revitalization of shipyards, cyber, and space, attributing it to teamwork. They conclude by stating it's an honor to serve in the administration and that the world is far better and safer because of it.

The speaker asserts that President Trump should not be blamed for the failure in Afghanistan, placing the responsibility on Secretary Lloyd Austin, President Biden, and his administration. They argue that President Trump would not have abandoned military equipment or left the Afghan people under Taliban control. The speaker urges the adoption of their amendment to use the Holman rule to remove Secretary Austin from his position, claiming that he is leading the military to failure. The speech concludes with the speaker yielding their time.

Speaker 0 asked how many Afghans have been admitted to the United States through parole since the fall of Kabul, and whether the administration will review each individual’s status on a case-by-case basis as the two-year parole period expires. Speaker 1 replied that he would be pleased to provide the data but does not have it at the moment. Speaker 0 asserted that 70,192 Afghans were brought to the United States and placed on parole for two years, and again pressed the question of whether each individual’s status would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as parole periods come to an end. Speaker 1 described the program as Operation Allies Welcome, a government initiative designed to provide refuge for many individuals. He stated that they were screened and vetted by government personnel and that they were brought in on categorical parole. When parole periods are subject to renewal, he said, they will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Speaker 0 then referenced Fort McCoy in his state, noting that two years earlier the commander there said individuals were not interviewed on a case-by-case basis. He argued that Afghanistan, a region described as a terror hotbed, should have used the Special Immigrant Visa process, but the previous administration did not route those who came in from Afghanistan through the SIV. He asked about the damage caused at Fort McCoy during the period when more than 12,000 Afghans arrived. Speaker 1 responded by reiterating that the individuals who benefited from Operation Allies Welcome were indeed screened and vetted by government personnel and were brought in on categorical parole, not through the Special Immigrant Visa process. He then stated that Fort McCoy sustained $145,600,000 in damage and that the place was virtually destroyed. He concluded the exchange with a brief transition, signaling a move to another topic.

The speaker claims that during his first term, President Trump rescued over 50 hostages and detainees from around the world, which is more than every president before him combined. According to the speaker, Trump authorized operations in places like Afghanistan using Seal Team six and Delta, and approved taking out figures like Baghdadi and Soleimani. The speaker states that Trump's directive was to protect the homeland without endangering the armed forces and intelligence community. The speaker believes the media did not give credit to the Trump administration for these successes due to hatred and disinformation. The speaker alleges that the transition from Trump to Biden administrations involved a refusal to continue successful policies to avoid attributing them to Trump.

Over the course of 20 years in Afghanistan, the United States armed and equipped the Afghan National Security Forces with congressional approval. However, as the Taliban advanced, many of these forces chose not to fight and instead surrendered their weapons. The specific reports about weapons left behind cannot be verified, but it is important to clarify that the United States did not simply abandon a pile of weapons in Afghanistan. This notion is historically inaccurate.

Parents of US service members killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, spoke about their experiences and feelings regarding the withdrawal. They recounted the terror they felt as the Taliban advanced and the difficulty of contacting their children. They described receiving the news of their children's deaths and the surreal experience of seeing flag-draped coffins. The parents expressed disappointment and anger towards President Biden's behavior during the arrival of the fallen soldiers. They claimed he repeatedly looked at his watch and did not mention their children's names. They believe Biden showed a lack of empathy and that incompetence and bad leadership from the top contributed to the tragedy. They criticized the August 31st deadline as a political stunt and felt their children were let down. They emphasized the need for change to prevent future losses and lamented that the fallen soldiers could still be alive. They contrasted Biden's actions with President Trump, who they believe will never forget their children.

The "Defund the Taliban" bill passed unanimously in the House. The speaker thanks supporters for their help during the year-long journey. The bill will now go to the Senate, where Senators Hagerty, Blackburn, Sheehy, and Tuberville are expected to support it. The speaker encourages people to address their concerns to the Senate to get the bill passed. The bill aims to stop the estimated $40,000,000 a week, or over $5,000,000,000 total, of U.S. tax dollars that have allegedly gone to the Taliban.

Afghanistan is no longer a safe haven for terrorists, but it has become chaotic. The speaker blames President Biden for the situation and urges him to address the Taliban. Many American citizens and others have been left behind, causing frustration and anger. The speaker mentions that some US citizens were unable to access the airport. Despite the challenges, the speaker believes the mission is not yet a failure, but acknowledges the threat of ISIS.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of telling the truth about options to end the war. They state that if the order to end the war is given, it will take a year to physically withdraw all American troops. However, if equipment is left behind, it could be done in 7 months. The speaker warns that leaving behind billions of dollars worth of weapons will result in them being used against future generations.

Thirteen US service members died at AbiGate during the Afghanistan withdrawal, and three died in a drone attack in Jordan this year. The President mistakenly claimed to be the only president without troops dying, but he deeply cares about service members and their families. He attended the dignified transfers of fallen soldiers and will continue to honor them. The President was comparing the number of service members who died under his leadership to previous years to emphasize his commitment to keeping troops safe.

The Afghanistan exit is described as a disgraceful failure, leading to the death of 13 American soldiers. The remains of the fallen service members arrived at Dover Air Force Base. Kamala Harris is implicated in the incompetence that led to the deaths. Gold star families state that Biden and Harris have refused to say the names of the fallen soldiers. One gold star family member says that since her daughter-in-law's death in Afghanistan, there has been silence from the Biden-Harris administration, who have allegedly pushed them away and tried to silence them, despite pleas for answers. Donald Trump is portrayed as supportive of soldiers and their families. One gold star parent claims Trump spent 6 hours with them, allowed them to grieve, and carried the weight of their grief, making her feel not alone. Harris and Biden allegedly failed the soldiers and their families, while Trump never will.

The speaker criticizes Mr. Biden for not holding anyone accountable and for his treatment of Gold Star Families. They express their disgust and call him a disgrace to the nation. The speaker regrets not speaking up when they had the chance and accuses Mr. Biden of stealing lives and ripping apart families. They question the logic behind leaving Bagram and leaving behind military hardware, which they believe will lead to more American lives lost. They also mention domestic issues like the border and failed foreign policy decisions, suggesting that Mr. Biden has more American blood on his hands than any other president in U.S. history.

Was the withdrawal from Afghanistan successful? The evacuation led by the Department of Defense and State was historic in scale. However, when asked how many evacuees were vetted before boarding flights to the U.S., the response was unclear. It was stated that 100% of individuals arriving in the U.S. had been screened, but specific numbers for those boarding planes in Afghanistan were not provided. The claim was made that over 99% were fully vetted before boarding, but the speaker could not confirm details about the vetting process at Kabul Airport. Ultimately, there was a lack of clarity on the exact vetting numbers prior to boarding.

President Trump wanted a conditions-based withdrawal from Afghanistan. During negotiations with the Taliban, Trump told the Taliban leader through a translator that if they harmed a single American, he would kill them. Trump then handed the Taliban leader a satellite photo of his home. According to the speaker, after this incident, no Americans were killed in Afghanistan for 18 months. The speaker equates this to strength, suggesting that under President Trump, other countries would fear harming American interests abroad due to the potential consequences.

President Biden wanted the speaker to be the last person in the room for big decisions, as he was for President Obama. The speaker confirmed they were the last person in the room for the Afghanistan decision. They also stated they feel comfortable with that.

Speaker 0 and Speaker 1 discuss the presence and influence of the Taliban within government and international circles, and the U.S. approach to engagement. Speaker 1 suggests that while there may not be overt Taliban infiltration as a formal party, there are lobbyists, supporters, and Taliban in neckties and suits in Washington, pointing to the speech of the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, Thomas West, as evidence of whitewashing the Taliban. Speaker 0 counters that the U.S. is in regular, productive dialogue with the Taliban, and believes the Taliban are sincere but frustrated. He notes that no sanctions have been passed against the Taliban since last August, that four Americans have returned, but several remain in Taliban custody. He also highlights that the U.S. has backed the shipment of hundreds of millions of dollars in cash into the country since August, and claims it is actually over $1,000,000,000. Speaker 0 states that the U.S. has cooperated with the Taliban on certain discrete issues, including closing roads and managing crowds to prevent terrorist disruption, and that he has had a series of engagements with senior Taliban leaders. When asked about returning to Afghanistan to meet with the Taliban, he says, “The sooner, the better,” noting that the Taliban want sanctions relief, development aid, and a big seat at the table. He mentions an announced plan to pump in another $308,000,000, and describes mechanisms that are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in cash directly into the banking system. The Taliban purportedly want to seat their permanent representative in New York. ISIS-K is described as a common enemy, with the Taliban maintaining a vigorous and robust effort against it. He asserts that, despite concerns, they are building productive relationships and an honest dialogue with Taliban members, while acknowledging the priority of countering ISIS-K. He references the Doha agreement breach by the Taliban in sheltering Ayman al-Zawahiri in downtown Kabul, which he characterizes as unacceptable and a major breach, and states that even after this event, the U.S. is prepared to engage pragmatically with the Taliban regarding terrorism concerns. Speaker 1 adds that the UN and World Bank are developing a humanitarian exchange facility to move more Afghans into the system, noting that many banknotes have circulated for over ten years and are not accepted by shops or the central bank. He mentions a private-sector arrangement in Europe facilitating the shipment of hundreds of millions in cash into private banks in Afghanistan, with money going to the Afghanistan International Bank (AIB), which allegedly lacks authority to convert dollars to Afghanis and to auction them, and then passes funds to the Taliban-controlled Central Bank of Afghanistan. He asks who is in charge of the Central Bank, identifying Nur Ahmad Ora as the head, described as sanctioned by the U.S. for financing IED attacks that killed American soldiers. He concludes that diplomacy with the Taliban is essential to achieve objectives and asks whether there are Taliban in elections, asserting that they hold official offices and are present, urging the listener to review their statements to determine if they are Taliban sympathizers or whitewashing the Taliban. The conversation ends with Speaker 0 remarking, “Man, that's scary.”

According to Speaker 1, Donald Trump did not take campaign photos at a military gravesite. Gold Star families invited him to the cemetery and requested photos to commemorate their children's service and sacrifice, as they don't have typical Labor Day activities. These families also invited Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Speaker 1 claims Biden was at the beach, and Harris was at her mansion in Washington, D.C., 10 minutes away from the cemetery. Speaker 1 asserts that Harris has never spoken to or met with these families. Speaker 1 states that 13 Americans were killed in Afghanistan due to Biden and Harris' incompetence.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of telling the truth to the American people about the options for ending the war. They state that if the President were to issue an order to end the war and withdraw all American troops, it would take approximately a year to physically remove them. However, if the equipment is left behind, it could potentially be done in 7 months. The speaker warns that leaving behind billions of dollars worth of weapons would likely result in their future use against future generations.

The exchange centers on who is responsible for approving an asylum claim linked to an Afghan individual who was part of the Afghanistan evacuation and who was involved in a deadly incident in Washington, D.C. The dialogue is combative and procedural as members press for accountability and a straight answer. - Speaker 0 references a National Guardsman’s death in an incident involving the same individual, calling it an unfortunate accident, while Speaker 1 insists it was a terrorist act and asserts the guard member was shot in the head. The interaction escalates as Speaker 0 seeks clarification about who approved the asylum application for this person. - Speaker 0 asks plainly: “Who approved the asylum claim?” Speaker 1 responds that the asylum application was thoroughly filled out by information gathered by the Biden administration and that the asylum process was put into place under rules established by the Biden administration. Speaker 0 counters that, by implication, the Trump administration had changed the vetting process and the asylum had moved forward under those changes, prompting a dispute over attribution of responsibility. - Speaker 1 emphasizes that the evacuation of Afghanistan under Operation Allies Welcome was “thoroughly vetted by the Biden administration at that point in time” and insists that the individual’s asylum process followed the vetting and rules established by the Biden administration. Speaker 0 pushes back, pressing for a yes-or-no determination of who approved the asylum. - Speaker 2 offers a different framing, stating that the individual was vetted to serve as a soldier in Afghanistan and that this vetting standard was used by the Biden administration “as a ruse to bring him here.” He asserts that had standard operating procedures for special immigrant visas been followed, “none of the Allies Welcome people would have come to America,” attributing responsibility to President Biden. He also invokes a point of order and references a murder “that took place in DC,” insisting the prior description as “unfortunate” was inappropriate. - The dialogue includes interruptions and procedural motions: Speaker 2 asserts the comment about a murder was not a valid point of order; a separate speaker notes that the incident being discussed was not merely an “unfortunate incident” but a murder. - Throughout, the participants accuse each other of misattributing the asylum approval to the wrong administration and of altering vetting processes, with repeated demands for a straightforward answer about who approved the asylum application and persistent insistence that the Biden administration’s vetting and rules were the basis for the asylum decision. The exchange ends with procedural interjections and the continuation of the dispute over responsibility for the asylum approval and the accompanying tragic incident.

The speaker states the Taliban was killing American soldiers with snipers, so the speaker got involved with the Taliban. Abdul is the head of the Taliban, and the speaker told Abdul to stop, or there would be problems. The speaker sent Abdul a picture of his house. For 18 months, no one was killed. Mike Pompeo negotiated a good agreement for the U.S. to withdraw without losing soldiers or leaving Americans or $85 billion in equipment behind. The speaker claims the agreement required certain actions, but "they" didn't do them, so the agreement was terminated. The speaker believes "these people" executed the worst withdrawal, causing the most embarrassing moment in American history. The speaker believes Russia attacked Ukraine because of the perceived incompetence of "she and her boss."

Biden's presidency faced significant challenges after the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021, leading to a drop in approval ratings. The expectation was that experienced leaders would restore competence, but the execution of the withdrawal raised concerns. Critics argue that the decision to withdraw troops before civilians was illogical and undermined Biden's promise of stability. The discussion highlights frustrations with both the Biden administration's handling of veterans' issues and the perception that Trump disrespected military service members. Ultimately, the Afghanistan pullout is seen as a pivotal moment that compounded existing political issues, impacting Biden's support and the perception of his leadership.