Congressman Brown: An Orderly Transition of Our Afghanistan Engagement is Critical

Statement

Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement on the current status of the United States military withdrawal from Afghanistan:

"The safety of American servicemembers and U.S. personnel on the ground must be our number one priority as we continue withdrawal operations from Afghanistan. An orderly transition is critical to protecting our own national security and that of our allies, unfortunately, direct reports on the ground suggest not only disorder but a crisis situation. As we withdraw our ground troops, we must use all available resources and immediately conduct a major military airlift campaign to protect and evacuate our citizens in harm's way and secure our Afghan partners who worked alongside us for decades. These circumstances didn't materialize overnight, nevertheless, the end of our ground engagement does not mean the United States can turn a blind eye to Afghanistan. Combatting terror networks and ensuring adherence to international laws remain core to our broader mission in the region. We have a responsibility to get this right. "

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