top. and then on the embassy, when you say it will remain open, will it remain open in its current location? >> well, let me be very clear because this is a point i want to leave no uncertainty about. the embassy remains open. we continue our diplomatic work, our diplomatic mission in afghanistan. we will continue to do the priority functions. that includes supporting peace, security, assistance, cooperation on counterterrorism, consular services as we've been talking about, especially in the context of the special immigrant visa program. we are always, as i said at the top, reviewing the environment and especially complex operating environments, and, of course, that includes kabul. so today's announcement is really a continuation of one of