Afghanistan

"Do you bear any responsibility for the way that things have unfolded in the last two weeks?"

In his words, it was "a conditions-based, methodical exit plan that would preserve the national interest."

"All of this was completely avoidable."

"We will not forgive, we will not forget."

"But I think it should be whatever is necessary."

"Our enemies have taken advantage of the chaotic nature of Biden's withdrawal."

"They don't want it to become a lightning rod. They want it to be methodical, orderly."

"Go on offense, establish superiority, and don’t leave until all our citizens and allies are safe."

"You just didn't see it."

"This horrific national security and humanitarian disaster is solely the result of Joe Biden’s weak and incompetent leadership."

"The images out of Kabul today are horrifying."

"He made a joke."

"Tell me where the administration is talking about who the Taliban is."

UPDATE : https://twitter.com/PentagonPresSec/status/1430941547541979141 UPDATE : The Pentagon spokesperson said, "We can confirm that the explosion at the Abbey Gate was the result of a complex attack that resulted in a ...

"The window to leave Afghanistan is rapidly closing."

'This is a complete and total disaster.'

"Devastating scenes."

"If this does destroy Biden's presidency, you have to question his fitness for the role."

"When we were there, we received numerous warnings. If you go to work, you are under threat, your family is under threat."

The CIA has begun covert operations in recent days to reach Americans both in and outside of Kabul, U.S. and other officials said.