9.7K views · 686 reactions | Secretary Blinken: "Let me begin with my profound appreciation for our diplomats and service members who are working around the clock at the airport in Kabul and at a growing number of transit sites...Since August 14, more than 82,300 people have been safely flown out of Kabul." In a 24-hour period from Tuesday-Wednesday, approximately 19,000 people were evacuated on 90 U.S. military and coalition flights. | U.S. Department of State | Facebook

3K views · 324 reactions | Secretary Blinken: We’ll make sure we’re finding every opportunity to make good on our commitment to the Afghan people, including by welcoming thousands of them into our communities, as the American people have done many times before with generosity and grace throughout our history. | U.S. Department of State | Facebook