Outside land locked afghanistan. It never happened. Now were beginning to understand why it was such an important issue. Could that have been a sign of the angst the administration had ahead of this pullout from afghanistan and the collapse that has followed . Welcome. Im Neil Cavuto, this is your world. Were still keeping on top of the exodus that is now picking up some steam in kabul. That is the good news. The Bad News is that were not quite sure who is picking and choosing when gets through that perimeter, if anyone, for the time being. Lets go to Jennifer Griffin with the very latest on what is happening. Jennifer . Neil, the u. S. Provided weapons to the fighters in the 80s that is now the taliban. Now billions of dollars of hardware in the hands of the taliban. Now the clock to evacuate winds down. All eyes on an August 31 withdrawal deadline. Isis and alquaida is a planning factor. You wouldnt expect it to be otherwise. Im not going to talk about specific Force Protection measu
The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Nadler mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Nadler mr. Speaker, h. R. 3985, the averting loss of Life And Injury by expediting s. I. V. s act of 2021, or the Allies Act, makes essential changes to the afghan special immigrant Visa Program to ensure that the lives of those who served faithfully alongside troops in afghanistan are protected. The special immigrant Visa Program allows those individuals who work for or unbehalf of the u. S. Government in afghanistan or for the nato international Security Assistance Force in support of the american mission to seek lawful permanent residence in the United States. To be eligible, applicants must establish Qualifying Employment in afghanistan for two years, receive approval from the chief admission, and undergo rigorous background checks and national Security Vetting, a process on average takes three years. A 20year mission
Speaker, h. R. 3985, the averting loss of Life And Injury by expediting s. I. V. s act of 2021, or the Allies Act, makes essential changes to the afghan special immigrant Visa Program to ensure that the lives of those who served faithfully alongside troops in afghanistan are protected. The special immigrant Visa Program allows those individuals who work for or unbehalf of the u. S. Government in afghanistan or for the nato international Security Assistance Force in support of the american mission to seek lawful permanent residence in the United States. To be eligible, applicants must establish Qualifying Employment in afghanistan for two years, receive approval from the chief admission, and undergo rigorous background checks and national Security Vetting, a process on average takes three years. A 20year mission in afghanistan will formally come to an end in just a few short weeks. Each day that we continue to draw down our military presence in afghanistan, threats to the lives of afgha
[captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the united States House of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Gracious and loving god, hear our prayers. We come to you in faith hoping that you would receive our concerns spoken and unspoken, personal and professional. From the depths of your infinite mercy listen to us and molest all that troubles us. Then enable us to listen for your response. In a time when so much Noise And Messaging is coming from every direction, words of counsel and criticism, voices of guile and guidance, give us reason to pause and listen to your word as you speak into our lives. Give us ears to hear and spirits willing not just to hea
The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Nadler mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Nadler mr. Speaker, h. R. 3985, the averting loss of Life And Injury by expediting s. I. V. s act of 2021, or the Allies Act, makes essential changes to the afghan special immigrant Visa Program to ensure that the lives of those who served faithfully alongside troops in afghanistan are protected. The special immigrant Visa Program allows those individuals who work for or unbehalf of the u. S. Government in afghanistan or for the nato international Security Assistance Force in support of the american mission to seek lawful permanent residence in the United States. To be eligible, applicants must establish Qualifying Employment in afghanistan for two years, receive approval from the chief admission, and undergo rigorous background checks and national Security Vetting, a process on average takes three years. A 20year mission