Two Republicans have called on the president to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.
to support the creation of a"humanitarian safe zone" for Americans left behind in Afghanistan.
Waltz, a Republican who represents Florida's 6th congressional district, issued a joint statement with Graham on Friday that also called on Biden to designate theThe lawmakers' statement comes following an attack near Kabul airport on Thursday that killed 13 U.S. troops and over 100 Afghans amid the ongoing evacuation operation.
"These leaders chose to stay and fight for the freedoms of the Afghan people and oppose extremism. They have established a safe haven in the Panjshir Valley for Americans left behind, our allies, and those seeking freedom from Afghan Taliban rule. "They will also be on the front lines in the fight against global Islamic Extremism, which will continue to plot attacks against the West in the wake of our withdrawal from the region."
Saleh appointed himself acting president of Afghanistan after President Ashraf Ghani left the country ahead of the Taliban's seizure of Kabul on August 15. There is no indication yet that the U.S. intends to support him.released the following statement calling on President Biden to support a humanitarian safe zone with opposition forces in the Panshir Valley.
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