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Mon., Aug. 16: Watch Live: Biden Delivers Remarks On Afghanistan

WEKU | By Wendy Barnett

Published August 16, 2021 at 1:54 PM EDT

President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan

President Biden is set to deliver remarks on Afghanistan after a tumultuous weekend that saw the U.S.-backed government fall to the Taliban. Biden's remarks also come as chaos has enveloped Kabul and its airport as thousands of people attempt to flee the country. Watch the live video below Mon., Aug. 16th at 3:39 p.m.

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