because the united states made an extraordinary sacrifice in afghanistan, 2,448 americans lost their lives in afghanistan. tens of thousands of americans were injured in a war in afghanistan, over 20 years trying to help that country stand up and be able to defend itself. the united states spent more than a trillion dollars of its resources in afghanistan. the amount of sacrifice and solidarity and commitment to afghanistan to try to give it a chance was immense and it wasn't just the united states. many other countries joined us and had their own sacrifice, excuse me, let me just finish answering the question and so the idea that there was a lack of sacrifice on the part of the american people is belied by the rows of head stones over at arlington national cemetery where people have come home. when it comes to taijuan, it is