
US troops will stay until all Americans are out of Afghanistan, even if past Aug. 31 deadline: Biden to ABC News
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President Joe Biden sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden said the U.S. is committed to getting every American out of Afghanistan -- even if it means potentially extending the mission beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for a total withdrawal. "We've got like 10 to 15,000 Americans in the country right now. Right? And are you committed to making sure that the troops stay until every American who wants to be out is out?" Stephanopoulos asked Biden. "Yes," Biden replied. The president cautioned that his focus is on completing the mission by Aug. 31, but when pressed by Stephanopoulos, conceded the mission could take longer.More Related News