Evan Vucci, The Associated Press

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

By Robert Burns and Darlene Superville | The Associated Press

PUBLISHED: August 22, 2021 at 2:56 p.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.