Afghanistan situation a 'human tragedy' and 'disaster,' SC congressional members say
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA, S.C. — With the
Republican
As of Monday afternoon,
Biden planned to speak to the American people Monday afternoon about the ongoing situation in
Representatives call withdrawal 'tragic'
"The haphazard withdrawal of American Forces implemented by the
Rice said former presidents
"Tens of thousands of Afghans will pay the price for their tragic failure," Rice said in a statement.
Freshman Mace, R-
"My thoughts on the tragedy unfolding in
Mace thanked military members and families whose loved ones fought in
"The question I'm struggling with this weekend is what was all this for?" Mace tweeted. "God bless those in
Wilson, R-
"President #Biden has abandoned the women of
Others focused on what the withdrawal means for Americans at home.
"The
Timmon's called the
Norman, R-
Senators say withdrawal sends 'toxic signal'
On the
"A hasty withdrawal without proper planning or protections for Americans & our allies in the region demonstrates a clear failure of leadership," tweeted Scott, who is running for reelection in 2022 and rumored to be a potential 2024 presidential candidate. "These actions have sent a toxic signal to our allies around the globe as the whole world watches."
Republican Graham, of
"Jihadists all over the world are celebrating this event," Graham said.
Graham said recent events in
"In addition, it is only a matter of time until
Graham added that the withdrawal will make American seem "weak in the eyes of our enemies and unreliable in the eyes of our allies."
The resurgence of the
But some also had sharp words for
"Members of
In a separate tweet, Caskey posted a photo of him sitting among Afghan men and children.
"Today, I cry," he tweeted. "I cry because so many deserved so much better. War is hell. May we all Rest In Peace."
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