Bush Expresses ‘Deep Sadness’ Over Afghanistan Collapse

Bush Expresses ‘Deep Sadness’ Over Afghanistan Collapse
Former U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during the flag raising ceremony prior to The Walker Cup at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla., on May 7, 2021. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images
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Former President George W. Bush on Monday said he and former First Lady Laura Bush feel “deep sadness” over the events unfolding in Afghanistan.

Bush, a Republican who made the decision for the 2001 invasion of the Middle Eastern country, issued the statement after saying last month that believes there will be “unbelievably bad and sad” consequences for the United States pulling troops out of Afghanistan.
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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