U.S. President Biden admitted in a speech on the situation in Afghanistan at the White House on August 16 local time that the Afghan government’s downfall and the Taliban’s return to power were faster than the U.S. government expected. He also insisted that ending the U.S. 20-year war in Afghanistan is "The right decision."

At the same time, Biden also accused the Afghan government and former US President Trump of the crisis in Afghanistan.

  "I firmly support my decision." Biden said in a speech in the East Room of the White House that day: "Twenty years have passed. I have experienced painful lessons and realized that there has never been a good time to withdraw troops." He continued. "That’s why we are still there. We are well aware of the risks. We have planned every emergency measure. But I have always assured the American people that I will be honest with you. The truth is, this is more than we expected. Much faster."

  After Biden made his speech, he tweeted that the current U.S. military mission has one goal, which is to "send the American people and allies to a safe place as soon as possible", and then "will complete the withdrawal" and end this " America’s longest war".

(Producing Wu Rui)

Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】