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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan:

“Today marks a solemn day for our nation. After nearly twenty years of war in Afghanistan, the longest war in American history has finally come to an end thanks to the steadfast leadership of President Joe Biden.

“We are grateful for the extraordinary bravery of our men and women in uniform who have risked their lives serving the United States and continue to mourn the thousands of lives lost – including the over 2,400 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attack, root out Al-Qaeda, and save countless others. Our nation is forever indebted to them and to their families.

“As this military mission concludes, America once again has the opportunity to reaffirm our founding principles by responding to our new challenges at home and abroad with resolve. We must pledge our support to our heroes returning home, welcome our vulnerable Afghan partners with open arms, and engage in diplomacy to protect the people of Afghanistan – especially women and girls. The war has ended but our responsibility to the costs of war has not.”