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I know my decision on Afghanistan will be criticized. But I would rather take all that criticism than pass this responsibility on to yet another president. It’s the right one for our people, for the brave servicemembers who risk their lives serving our nation, and for America.

The events we are seeing now are sadly the proof that no amount of American military force would ever deliver a stable, united, secure Afghanistan. What is happening now could just as easily have happened five years ago — or fifteen years in the future.

We went to Afghanistan almost 20 years ago with clear goals: get those who attacked us on September 11, 2001—and make sure al Qaeda could not use Afghanistan as a base from which to attack us again. We did that—a decade ago. Our mission was never supposed to be nation building.

I will be addressing the nation on Afghanistan at 3:45 PM ET today.

During the World Wars, Native American code talkers used their language to develop an unbreakable code that helped carry the United States and our allies to victory. On this Navajo Code Talkers Day, we honor their ingenuity and selfless sacrifice in service of our nation.

In what is already a challenging time for the people of Haiti, I am saddened by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti this morning. Through USAID, we are supporting efforts to assess the damage and assist efforts to recover and rebuild.

More good-paying jobs. Tax cuts for working families. Lower everyday costs. That’s what my Build Back Better Agenda means for you.

I’ve long said health care should be a right and not a privilege in this country. With my Build Back Better Agenda, we have an opportunity to come together and get us even closer to that reality.

There aren’t a whole lot of things that just about every person in America can agree on. But I think it’s safe to say that all of us — whatever our background — can all agree that prescription drugs are outrageously expensive in this country. I’ve got a plan to change that.https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1425922358527897604 …

For every other type of health care service, we allow Medicare to use its leverage to negotiate lower prices for seniors. But for prescription drugs, Medicare is prohibited by law from doing so. It’s time we change that with my Build Back Better Agenda.

Today, one in four Americans who take prescription drugs struggle to afford them. Nearly 30% have skipped doses — or cut pills in half — because they can’t afford the cost. We have to change that. And we can.

Four years ago in Charlottesville, the battle for the soul of America was laid bare. Neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and white supremacists emerged from the shadows, but Americans of all different backgrounds stood their ground. We must continue to stand up to hate and bigotry — together.