Biden says US troops could stay in Kabul beyond Aug 31 to evacuate 'all Americans'

Updated: 2021-08-19 06:27

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US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response and vaccination program during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, US, August 18, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden said Wednesday that US troops could stay in Afghanistan beyond their August 31 withdrawal deadline if necessary to evacuate all Americans from the country.

When asked in an ABC interview if the troops would stay until every American who wants to be has been evacuated, Biden replied: "Yes."

"Americans should understand that we're going to try to get it done before August 31st," he said, before adding: "If there's American citizens left, we're gonna stay to get them all out."

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