As the Taliban seizes Afghanistan, our immediate priority must be evacuating all U.S. personnel, servicemembers & citizens, as well as the vulnerable Afghan women leaders, journalists, civil society advocates & democracy activists who are at immediate & direct risk. 1/5
We must make all efforts to secure the Kabul airport so civilian & military aircraft can evacuate those in need. Now is not the time for red tape & bureaucracy—we need to move people to safety now. 2/5
U.S. servicemembers & diplomats worked heroically for years—& at great cost—to bring a stable, inclusive government to Afghanistan & prevent the tragedy we are now watching. 3/5
To those who served & are now in need of support, please know that you are not alone. Help is available. Lifeline’s (@800273TALK) counselors are here to talk 24/7/365 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 4/5
I’ve received so many messages from CT residents who want to assist with the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. I urge all those able to help to contact their local refugee resettlement organizations. 5/5 courant.com/news/connectic…
We should honor the service & sacrifice of our veterans who fought in Afghanistan. We value & respect your service—every one of you deserves our nation’s gratitude. +6
There will be plenty of time to analyze what went wrong in Afghanistan—& I will be asking some tough questions as a member of the Armed Services Committee—but right now we should focus on the humanitarian crisis & the moral imperative of American relief efforts. +7
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