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CousinIT

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2. Lloyd Austin made it clear that Biden followed the DoD's lead on the withdrawal.

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 29, 2021, 02:07 AM

Sep 2021

DoD planned and executed it. Biden only assured they had whatever they needed to carry out the operation. DoD made all the plans and decisions, said Austin today.

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Opinion: Defense officials just debunked much of the criticism of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal [View all] CousinIT Sep 2021 OP

Funny, I wouldn't know that from reading the news today, much of which seemed to suggest emmaverybo Sep 2021 #1

Lloyd Austin made it clear that Biden followed the DoD's lead on the withdrawal. CousinIT Sep 2021 #2

Well said & spot on onetexan Sep 2021 #3

So glad we have Austin. He's got tremendous experience and integrity. Will clean house. NT emmaverybo Sep 2021 #8

You should hear the Republican House. True Blue American Sep 2021 #5

Mike just heard from me. True Blue American Sep 2021 #6

Right now True Blue American Sep 2021 #4

++ llashram Sep 2021 #7