Biden owns the moment. He'll also own the consequences.

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Author(s)	Bret Stephens
Source	The New York Times
Date	August 15, 2021
URL	https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/15/opinion/afghanistan-taliban-biden.html
Quote	But is there any reason we should care more about the fate of Afghans than we do of desperate people elsewhere? Yes, because our inability to help everyone, everywhere doesn’t relieve us of the obligation to help someone, somewhere — and because America’s power and reputation in the world are also functions of being a beacon of confidence and hope.

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This item argues against the position Withdrawal was justified on the topic Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020–2021).

This item argues for the position Withdrawal was poorly executed on the topic Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020–2021).