DeLauro Statement on Afghanistan

NEW HAVEN – House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued this statement on Afghanistan:

"President Biden's decision to recognize the will of the American people and end the twenty years of war in Afghanistan was the right one. I commend his efforts and leadership in understanding that the United States military occupation could not create a sustainable government nor lasting peace.

"The situation unfolding in Afghanistan is a humanitarian crisis. Our immediate priority must be to safely evacuate all American service members and citizens, Afghans who supported the American mission, journalists, and the vulnerable populations that will be targeted by the Taliban. This must be a whole-of-government approach to quickly process visas and assist our Afghan partners in safely resuming humanitarian efforts on the ground. Doing so can help to ensure the progress U.S. forces have made with our allies over these years is not erased overnight.

"I am grateful for the brave members of our armed services, diplomats, and humanitarian aid workers who have over the past two decades worked to help the people of Afghanistan build a better future.

"I will continue to closely monitor the situation, keeping in my prayers Afghan women and girls, U.S. personnel in Afghanistan, and all those seeking safety and shelter."