so in conclusion i would just like to say this, president biden made a strategic decision to leave afghanistan, which resulted in the death of 13 u.s. service members, the deaths of hundreds of afghan civilians including women and children. that's what terrorists do. and left american citizens surrounded by the very terrorists who had attacked us on 9/11 and they're still there. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you very much, senator inhofe. secretary austin and chairman milley, the doha agreement -- excuse me. we want to give you an opportunity to have opening statements as i've been reminded. so, general austin, you're recognized. >> chairman reed, ranking member