Biden says US troops could be in Afghanistan past 31 August deadline – video
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Joe Biden has said American troops may remain in Afghanistan past 31 August, as the evacuation of US citizens continues. The president told ABC News: 'If there's American citizens left, we're going to stay until we get them all out.' The comments came after Biden denied the withdrawal of troops could have been handled better. Large crowds continue to arrive at Kabul's airport, creating a logistical hurdle as countries try to evacuate citizens. The US says it is unable to escort citizens to the airport but can continue to secure airstrip, enabling flights to take off
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