Beginning in afghanistan, the general advised President Biden against his disastrous Foreign Policy decision. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. On april 14th, 2021, President Biden announced the United States would unilaterally withdraw its military forces from afghanistan. For months before that announcement, the Intelligence Community and his senior military advisers, including both gentlemen testifying here today issued dire warnings about the withdrawals consequences. After the announcement, i, along with other republican and Democrat Members of congress urged the president to prepare for the withdrawal and its inevitable fallouts. Unfortunately, the warnings were ignored. As the withdrawal date in there. , the situation in afghanistan deteriorated as the taliban gained significant ground across the country. Yet, the binding administrations failure to plan for their withdrawal threatened the safety and security of u. S. Personnel in the country. As a result, in july
Beginning in afghanistan, the general advised President Biden against his disastrous Foreign Policy decision. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. On april 14th, 2021, President Biden announced the United States would unilaterally withdraw its military forces from afghanistan. For months before that announcement, the Intelligence Community and his senior military advisers, including both gentlemen testifying here today issued dire warnings about the withdrawals consequences. After the announcement, i, along with other republican and Democrat Members of congress urged the president to prepare for the withdrawal and its inevitable fallouts. Unfortunately, the warnings were ignored. As the withdrawal date in there. , the situation in afghanistan deteriorated as the taliban gained significant ground across the country. Yet, the binding administrations failure to plan for their withdrawal threatened the safety and security of u. S. Personnel in the country. As a result, in july
Political public significance. And thats a very satisfying role. Watch after words sunday night at 9 eastern on book tv. On cspan 2. Next a look at security threats in the region of north africa known as the maghreb. Which includes a discussion which Security Officials from tunisia, algeria, and morocco. Good morning everybody. Welcome. Im very pleased to have you join us today for whats fwoing to be a fascinating conversation. I was talking with our very distinguished speakers just as we were waiting for people to gather. In washington, north africa is kind of a blank spot. Theres so much in the region that we dont know. And we tend to look at we look at europe and africa, the middle east. We dont look at the maghreb. And think about it in a systemic thoughtful way. That will be the opportunity for today. Were going to have a the spend the day with these remarkable leaders. And i do want to say thank you for coming. Im very proud that you would be here. This is were going to explore t
Political public significance. And thats a very satisfying role. Watch after words sunday night at 9 eastern on book tv. On cspan 2. Next a look at security threats in the region of north africa known as the maghreb. Which includes a discussion which Security Officials from tunisia, algeria, and morocco. Good morning everybody. Welcome. Im very pleased to have you join us today for whats fwoing to be a fascinating conversation. I was talking with our very distinguished speakers just as we were waiting for people to gather. In washington, north africa is kind of a blank spot. Theres so much in the region that we dont know. And we tend to look at we look at europe and africa, the middle east. We dont look at the maghreb. And think about it in a systemic thoughtful way. That will be the opportunity for today. Were going to have a the spend the day with these remarkable leaders. And i do want to say thank you for coming. Im very proud that you would be here. This is were going to explore t
That attack at a Ariana Grande concert a couple nights ago. Connell mcshane with the late of the. Reporter Terror Threat in the uk doesnt get higher than it is right now. The investigation into the Manchester Bombing does continue. About we heard this morning four people in discuss hedy, three of them rounded up earlier today. One reported to be the brother of the bomber. We received a report from reuters a few moments ago, another brother taken into custody in tripoli. These developments are coming in as the hunt still on for a possible bombmaker as well. This is really widening. When we heard from the Prime Minister theresa may, her message was clear the threat is broader than just one man, the now dead suicide bomber. We can not ignore that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack. The threat level should be increased for the timebeing from severe to critical. This means that that their assessment is not only an attack remains highly likely, but a further attack m