“I’m always amazed at generation after generation, women and men who are prepared to give their lives for their country.” ~President Joe Biden
In Opinion
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 13, 2021
“Whatever the future holds, Mr. Biden and Mr. Roosevelt are now fused in history by the size and breadth of their progressive ambitions,” writes Jonathan Alter, the author of a book on Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first 100 days. *****zSWQBZMGsz
We went to Afghanistan because of the horrific attacks on 9/11 that happened 20 years ago.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 14, 2021
That cannot explain why we should remain there in 2021.
Rather than return to war with the Taliban, we have to focus on the challenges of the future.
.@JoeBiden wipes his eye while speaking to members of the media during a visit to Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, on April 14, 2021. Today Biden announced the withdrawal of the remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. (@AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) @AP_Images pic.twitter.com/fcKzbPKaHm
— Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) April 14, 2021
Biden visits Arlington National Cemetery after announcing his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11: “I’m always amazed at generation after generation, women and men who are prepared to give their lives for their country” *****ljNQaFht82 pic.twitter.com/718IXXN8GT
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 14, 2021
20 years after it began, America’s longest war will finally come to a close by end of summer. #Afghanistan *****vHKnf86np4
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) April 13, 2021