Evan Vucci, The Associated Press

President Joe Biden walks from the podium after speaking about Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Washington.

By Calvin Woodward and Ellen Knickmeyer | The Associated Press

PUBLISHED: August 16, 2021 at 5:47 p.m. | UPDATED: August 16, 2021 at 5:53 p.m.