MSNBC The Rachel Maddow Show September 1, 2021 08:09:00
Laden on may 2nd, 2011, over a decade ago. al qaeda was decimated. we succeeded in what we set out to do in afghanistan over a decade ago. then we stayed for another decade. it was time to end this war. there's nothing low-grade or low-risk or low-cost about any war. it's time to end the war in afghanistan. i give you my word with all of my heart. i believe this is the right decision, a wise decision, and the best decision for america. thank you. thank you and may god bless you all, and may god protect our troops. >> president biden today. the war in afghanistan is now over. we're going to be ...