President Joe Biden Speaking to the American public on the terrorist attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport on Thursday.
On August 26, an explosion attack occurred outside Kabul Airport, killing 12 American soldiers and nearly 60 Afghan civilians. Pentagon And the Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan. These attacks occurred as the United States raced to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan before the August 31 deadline set by President Joe Biden.
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Read President Joe Biden’s full speech below:
As we all know, the terrorist attack we have been talking about and worrying about in the intelligence community is an attack by an organization called ISIS-K. They took the lives of American soldiers standing guard at the airport and severely injured several others. They were also injured, and some civilians and civilians were also killed. I have been in contact with military commanders in Washington, the Pentagon, and Afghanistan and Doha all day. My order in Washington is very detailed, and you have the opportunity to talk to some people.
So far, the local situation is still evolving. And I keep updating. These are American soldiers who gave their lives. This is an overused word, but it fits here perfectly. These people are heroes. Heroes engaged in dangerous and selfless missions to save the lives of others are part of airlift and evacuation, just like any scene in history. Has more than 100,000 U.S. citizens. American partners, Afghans and others who help us stay safe.
In the past 11 days, in the past 12 hours or so, another 7000 of the bravest, most capable, and most selfless troops were evacuated from the earth. They are just part of what I call the American pillar. They are the backbone of the United States. The best country must provide. Jill and I, our heart aches. Just like I believe all of you are the same. For all Afghan families who have lost their loved ones (including children) injured by this vicious attack, they feel angry and heartbroken because they are the father of the Iraqi Army Major’s Year of Surfing, who previously served as a US prosecutor in Kosovo for six months in the war. Most of the time. He returned home a year later and was diagnosed in Iraq, just like many returning home, suffering from aggressive and fatal brain cancer, we lost. We have a certain feeling like many of you, the feelings of these brave-haired family members today, it makes it feel like you have been sucked into a black hole. Front chest. There is no way out. My heart hurts for you. I know this. We have an ongoing obligation, a sacred obligation to all of you. The obligations of the families of those heroes are not temporary, they last forever. The lie we have lost is life, serving freedom, serving safety, and serving others. Serving in the United States, like their brothers and sisters who died in battle, defended our vision and values. The fight against terrorism that fell on this day is part of the great and noble company of American heroes. We will not forgive those who carried out this attack, and anyone who wants the United States to be harmed. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay. We take all measures under my command to defend our interests to our people.
In the past few weeks. I know you–many of you may be tired of listening to me.
We have realized that our 1,000 communities Islamic State-K, a major enemy Muttalib bond. Those released from prisons that are open have been planning a series of complex attacks on American personnel and others. This is why from the beginning. I have said repeatedly. This mission is extraordinary, and Li is dangerous. When I made up my mind to limit the duration of this mission. As General Mackenzie said, this is why we designed the mission, because the waves are designed to operate under severe pressure and attack. We knew it from the beginning. Because I have been in contact with our senior military leaders, I mean, 24/7, uninterrupted. Our commander is on the ground all day. They made it clear that we can and must complete this task, and we will contact this is what I ordered them to do. We will not be intimidated by terrorists and will not let them stop our mission. We will continue to evacuate. I also ordered my commander to develop a combat plan against the leadership and facilities of ISIS K assets. We will respond in a forceful and precise manner at the place we choose at the moment we choose. Here is what you need to know, these ISIS terrorists will not win. If our Afghan allies continue to carry out our mission, we will rescue the Americans. The United States will not be intimidated. I have full confidence in our brave soldiers who continue to carry out this mission with courage and honor, saving lives and making Americans our partners, and our Afghan allies leave Afghanistan. When talking to our commander every day. I asked them what they need, and if they get the job done, what else they need. They will tell you that I agreed to every request. I reiterate on three occasions today that they should take the greatest necessary steps to protect our ground forces and Kaboom. I also want to thank the Secretary of Defense, the Pentagon’s military leadership, and all commanders in the field. Every commander has exactly the same goal for this mission. And the best way to achieve these goals. Those who have served through the ages draw inspiration from the book of Isaiah. When the Lord said, who should I say, who will go for us. The US military has been answering for a long time. I was sent by the Lord. I’m here, send it to me. Every woman and man in our armed forces is an inheritor of a tradition of voluntary sacrifice. They risk all risks, not for glory, not for profit, but to defend the people we love and those we love. I ask you to join me in mourning a moment of silence for all those who are wearing uniforms and going out. beautiful. The military civilians received their final dedication.
Thank you. God bless you, my God protects the American army and all those who stand guard for America.
Within our capacity, we have a lot to do. We just need to be unwavering, unwavering, and we will continue to complete our mission after our troops withdraw to find the way we define any American wish to leave Afghanistan. We will find them and we will drive them out.
This is a developing story, and more information will be updated as it becomes available.
