The Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has left tens of thousands of Afghan allies behind, failing to keep America’s commitment to resettle them safely in the United States.
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released a report identifying serious risks to the more than $8 billion the U.S. has sent to the Afghan people since withdrawal in August 2021. The report also highlighted the need for the government to balance the need for expedited processing of refugees with vetting for national security threats.
Takeaways:
The Biden administration’s mishandling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has resulted in tens of thousands of Afghan allies being left behind.
SIGAR’s report identifies serious risks to the more than $8 billion the U.S. has sent to the Afghan people since withdrawal in August 2021. The government must balance the expedited processing of refugees with vetting for national security threats.
The U.S. has a moral obligation to keep its promises and keep these brave individuals safe.
Republicans are seeking to hold the Biden administration accountable for its failure.
Commentary:
The Biden administration must take immediate action to rescue and resettle the tens of thousands of Afghan allies left behind. The U.S. has a moral obligation to keep its promises and ensure the safety of these brave individuals.
It’s time for the government to balance the expedited processing of refugees with vetting for national security threats and to take responsibility for its failure. Republicans are right to seek accountability and Congress must provide meaningful oversight to prevent this humanitarian crisis from worsening.