the safe evacuation of american citizen our afghan friends and those cleared by the state department. i m just reminded that the united states is the only nation capable of rapidly deploying forces and providing nonstop airlift operations at this scale. i d like to specifically highlight the role of the outstanding component, the air mobility command led by general movos. and continuing to operate what you see in the news footage, operating at the kabul airport and a multiple of other forces provides en route support. this incredibly dedicated team of air force professionals is the best in the world. i did have the opportunity this week to speak with the crew. the c-17 flight that carried the 823 afghans from kabul to safety. the iconic photos of hundreds of afghans on the floor of the c-15 illustrates the desperation and fear and uncertainty of the