Missouri politicians release comments on the situation in Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Several state and local politicians have expressed their opinions on the situation in Afghanistan.
Gov. Mike Parson (R)
Like many Missourians, I am concerned about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. The gross negligence demonstrated by the Biden Administration for the safety and security of our service members and our nation’s committed allies is shameful.
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 16, 2021
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As a U.S. Army Veteran, I find the manner in which this withdrawal is occurring – and the resulting resurgence of the Taliban – dishonors the decades-long service and sacrifice of our military members who have defended American freedom. (2/3)
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 16, 2021
Teresa and I are praying for the safe return of our civilians, soldiers, and allies who remain in harm’s way. (3/3)
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 16, 2021
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO)
My statement on the crisis that Joe Biden’s failure of leadership has caused in Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/r2EHCxWZgI
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) August 16, 2021
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt(R-MO)
The catastrophe that has unfolded in Afghanistan was an unforced error. We are now faced with a devastating collapse of our intelligence gathering capabilities while terrorists regain a foothold to launch attacks against the United States and our allies.
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) August 16, 2021
The U.S. could have maintained a limited presence that provided stability in Afghanistan and protected our national security interests. This chaotic withdrawal will, in my view, prove to be a major mistake.
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) August 16, 2021
The most important thing President Biden & his admin have to do now is get the Afghan people who stood by our side to safety. They risked their lives for our nation & we can’t abandon them. Failing to provide for their safety will be something our country regrets for a long time.
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) August 16, 2021
I am grateful to all of the U.S. military, intelligence, and diplomatic personnel who have served in Afghanistan. We will always honor the sacrifices that they and their families have made.
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) August 16, 2021
Congressman Sam Graves
“The President’s surrender of Afghanistan to the Taliban will have serious consequences for generations to come. These are the same people that aided, abetted, and harbored the Al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the September 11th attacks. Now, they’ve released thousands of terrorists held at Bagram Air Base—including senior Al Qaeda operatives. I have grave concerns that this Administration’s failure to learn from history will doom us all to relive it. The President must immediately lay out a clear, concise, and effective strategy to ensure that Afghanistan does not once again become a training ground and safe haven for terrorists. My thoughts and prayers are with our troops and diplomatic personnel caught in this crisis and with the Afghani people who will undoubtedly suffer greatly under the renewed Taliban regime.”
Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO)
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R)
One month ago, President Biden declared that the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan was not inevitable and that the Afghan government would not collapse. Today, he could not be more wrong as the Taliban has overtaken the country and President Ghani has fled Afghanistan.
With this latest act of incompetence, the Biden administration’s track record of repeated negligence has resulted in crises at our border, in our communities, and now overseas in the Middle East.
In Afghanistan, gone and lost are decades of progress for women, who will now see their advances crushed under Sharia Law. I pray for them on this somber day and condemn our current administration for their bungled and failed withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
