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Related: About this forumU.S. Legacy Of Protecting Military Allies Looms Over Afghanistan Withdrawal - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow reviews the recent history of the United States evacuating allies who helped in military operations overseas, and protecting them on U.S. territory, often by way of a stopover in Guam. Aired on 07/08/2021.
Guam Ready To Help Process Afghan Interpreter Evacuees: Governor Guerrero - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero of Guam talks with Rachel Maddow about the history of Guam as a gateway for the United States to process allies who helped in overseas operations and have been promised protection from persecution, and Guam's readiness to receive evacuees from Afghanistan as the U.S. withdraws and makes good on promises to protect interpreters. Aired on 07/08/2021.
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U.S. Legacy Of Protecting Military Allies Looms Over Afghanistan Withdrawal - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2021
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From what I have read, the Biden administration is addressing the issue responsibly
PortTack
Jul 2021
#1
He addressed this today in his speech about ending the war, he's taking responsibility
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2021
#2
PortTack
(32,710 posts)1. From what I have read, the Biden administration is addressing the issue responsibly
Rhiannon12866
(204,783 posts)2. He addressed this today in his speech about ending the war, he's taking responsibility
Biden Announces US Military Mission In Afghanistan Will End August 31 - MSNBC
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017666288
pazzyanne
(6,543 posts)3. Will be watching Joe's speech closely today.
I do NOT want a repeat of what happened to the Kurds during the last administration! We need to stand behind allies who support our nation, not abandon them like the orange ass did in 2019.