| Aug. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Nothing about this effort in Afghanistan is easy, but the women and men of the U.S. Armed Forces are acting with bravery and professionalism and with basic human compassion."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The U.S. has deep and enduring strategic interests in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific, which is why our security presence matters. Thank you to our sailors and all our servicemen and women for your service and sacrifice, and the work you do every day to protect the country."
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Kamala Harris
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Four presidents have presided over an American troop presence in Afghanistan--two Republicans and two Democrats. We will not pass this war onto a fifth."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "I made a commitment to the brave men and women who serve this nation -- that I wasn't going to ask them to continue to risk their lives in a military action that should have ended long ago."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "The events we are seeing now are sadly the proof that no amount of American military force would ever deliver a stable, united, secure Afghanistan. What is happening now could just as easily have happened five years ago -- or fifteen years in the future."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "American troops cannot -- and should not -- be fighting and dying in a war that Afghan forces are by and large not willing to fight and die in themselves."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I have authorized 6,000 U.S. troops to deploy to Afghanistan to assist in the departure of U.S. and Allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan -- and to evacuate our Afghan allies and vulnerable Afghans to safety outside the country."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I know my decision on Afghanistan will be criticized. But I would rather take all that criticism than pass this responsibility on to yet another president. It's the right one for our people, for the brave servicemembers who risk their lives serving our nation, and for America."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "For two decades, our courageous servicemembers put their lives on the line in Afghanistan. We will always be grateful--and proud. Ending U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan is the right decision."
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Kamala Harris
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Our current military mission in Afghanistan will be short in time and focused in its objectives: Get our people and our allies to safety as quickly as possible."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 14, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Afghanistan
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 13, 2021
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A Proclamation on National Employer Support Of The Guard And Reserve Week, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "This Purple Heart Day, we remember and honor the sacrifice, valor, and grace of all those who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, or were wounded in service. #PurpleHeartDay is a reminder to us all of their service and sacrifice for our nation."
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Kamala Harris
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| July 4, 2021
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Tweet - "This Independence Day, we honor the servicemembers who protect our nation. And we say thank you to the frontline workers--and all Americans--who are doing the work to end this pandemic."
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Kamala Harris
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| July 2, 2021
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Statement of President Joe Biden on the Results of the Independent Review Commission on Military Sexual Assault
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 2, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden in a Naturalization Ceremony with Essential Workers and Military Service Members
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 25, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden and President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Before Bilateral Meeting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Less than 1% of Americans make the choice to serve our nation in uniform. The rest of us -- the other 99 percent of us -- we owe them."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 9, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden to U.S. Air Force Personnel and Families Stationed at Royal Air Force Mildenhall
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Letter to the Speaker of the House and Sen. Patrick Leahy, Pro Tempore of the Senate - President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Report
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 2, 2021
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the United States Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony
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Kamala Harris
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| May 31, 2021
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Tweet - "On Memorial Day, we honor and reflect upon the courage, integrity, and selfless dedication of the members of our Armed Forces who have made the greatest sacrifice in service to our nation."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 31, 2021
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Tweet - "We honor those members of our military who sacrificed their lives in order to defend our freedoms. We owe these heroes--and their loved ones--everything. Not just on Memorial Day. Every day."
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Kamala Harris
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| May 31, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden at the 153rd National Memorial Day Observance
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 31, 2021
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Tweet - "Each year, Memorial Day offers us a chance to reflect on the enormity of the sacrifices that generation after generation of Americans has made."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 31, 2021
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Tweet - "We have a sacred obligation as a nation to always honor the memory of those we've lost -- and to support their families. That is the vow we make each year on Memorial Day."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Throughout our history our service men and women have risked everything to defend our freedoms and our country. As we prepare to honor them on Memorial Day, we remember their service and their sacrifice."
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Kamala Harris
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| May 30, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden at an Annual Memorial Day Service
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 28, 2021
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A Proclamation: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 28, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Addressing Service Members and their Families
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Our service members are the absolute best of America. Our heart. Our honor. Our solid steel spine. My message to all who serve is simple: thank you."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 21, 2021
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A Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 6, 2021
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A Proclamation on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Our diplomacy does not hinge on having U.S. boots in harm's way. We have to change that thinking."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I am immeasurably grateful for the bravery that members of our Armed Forces have shown through nearly two decades of combat and deployments in Afghanistan. They have never backed down. They have never wavered in their resolve. And they have paid a tremendous price on our behalf."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "It is time to end America's longest war. It is time for American troops to come home from Afghanistan."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Way Forward in Afghanistan
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "We went to Afghanistan because of the horrific attacks on 9/11 that happened 20 years ago. That cannot explain why we should remain there in 2021. Rather than return to war with the Taliban, we have to focus on the challenges of the future."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I am now the fourth American president to preside over an American troop presence in Afghanistan. I will not pass this responsibility to a fifth."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 9, 2021
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A Proclamation on National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 31, 2021
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A Proclamation on Month of the Military Child, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "On this National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize the brave service members whose heroism and courage earned them our nation's highest military decoration. We must never forget their acts of valor and the sacrifices they made in defense of our country."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 22, 2021
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Tweet - "In Jacksonville, Florida, I thanked the men and women of the Navy, who are helping to staff the Gateway Town Center vaccination site. Members of the military across the country are doing heroic work to help us administer millions of vaccines each day."
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Kamala Harris
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| March 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Congratulations to General Van Ovost and Lieutenant General Richardson on their nominations to Combatant Commander. These women are incredibly qualified and ready to address the complex threats we face, help lead our troops, and keep our nation safe."
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Kamala Harris
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| March 8, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on International Women's Day
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to the Chairman and Madam Chair - A Letter on the Annual Report on the Legal and Policy Frameworks for the United States' Use of Military Force and Related National Security Operations
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "To all our servicemembers: @POTUS and I will always honor your service and sacrifice. We will always support you. Your success ensures our nation's security. Your success ensures our nation's success."
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Kamala Harris
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden to Department of Defense Personnel
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "This afternoon, I visited the Department of Defense to meet with officials and deliver remarks to the incredible service members and civilians. Serving as Commander in Chief is the honor of my lifetime and an enormous responsibility -- one that I promise I will never take lightly."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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