WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as the Taliban takes over the Afghan city of Kabul and few remaining government-held territories, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement on the massive failures of President Biden’s withdrawal of American forces which has allowed the Taliban to seize the country.

Senator Rick Scott said, “For 20 years, American men and women have fought and given their lives in Afghanistan to protect U.S. national security. After two decades of military efforts, the loss of more than 2,300 American lives and over 20,000 service members wounded in action, America has been chased out of Afghanistan – an embarrassment on the world stage thanks to the abject failure of President Joe Biden. Make no mistake, anything gained during this war has now been lost. The Taliban, and Al-Qaeda, have returned to power. Human rights abuses, and rampant abuses of women, are sure to return. In his shortsighted and ill-prepared withdrawal, Joe Biden let terrorism win. While our immediate focus remains on the safe return of all service members, there is no doubt that the president’s hasty actions have needlessly put American lives on the line and the American people deserve answers.”

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