Factbase Transcripts

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:00:00-00:00:31 (31 sec)

"Well, it's good to see two old friends. We met many, many times in Afghanistan for long hours. And they're welcome here. They've had a chance to meet with the -- all the major players of the administration -- from the Secretary of Defense, to the CIA -- across the board. And it's good to have them here in the White House." 1

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:00:31-00:00:53 (23 sec)

"The partnership between Afghanistan and the United States is not ending. It's -- it's going to be sustained. And, you know, our troops may be leaving, but support for Afghanistan is not ending, in terms of support and maintenance of their -- helping maintain their military, as well as economic and political support." 2

Joe Biden

Very Negative

00:00:53-00:01:01 (8 sec)

"And they've both got very difficult jobs. Every time I think I've got a tough job, I think, Mr. President --" 3

Ashraf Ghani

Neutral

00:01:01-00:01:01 ( sec)

"[Laughs]" 4

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:01:01-00:01:12 (11 sec)

"But, seriously, I -- they're doing important work of trying to bring about unity among Afghan leaders up -- across the board." 5

Joe Biden

Very Negative

00:01:12-00:01:27 (15 sec)

"And -- and they have to -- Afghans are going to have to decide their future of what they -- what they want. What they want. But it won't be for lack of us being a help. There's going to be a -- and the senseless violence that has to stop, but it's going to be very difficult." 6

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:01:27-00:01:33 (6 sec)

"But we're going to stick with you. And we're going to do our best to see to it you have the tools you need." 7

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:01:33-00:01:54 (21 sec)

"Well, thank you, Mr. President. First of all, let me pay tribute to the 2,448 Americans who paid the ultimate sacrifice, over a million American veterans who have served with honor and dignity for your security and our freedom." 8

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:01:54-00:02:05 (11 sec)

"The United States has not spared any effort in blood or treasure during these years. And as a grateful nation, I want to acknowledge that and ask you --" 9

Joe Biden

Somewhat Positive

00:02:05-00:02:05 ( sec)

"Thank you." 10

Ashraf Ghani

Somewhat Positive

00:02:05-00:02:08 (3 sec)

"-- to thank the Gold Star families." 11

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:02:08-00:02:21 (13 sec)

"Second, President Biden's decision has been historic. It has made everybody recalculate and reconsider. We are here to respect it and support it." 12

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:02:21-00:02:52 (30 sec)

"Third, we are entering into a new chapter of our relationship where the partnership with the United States would not be military, but comprehensive, regarding our mutual interest. And we're very encouraged and satisfied that this partnership is taking place. Thank you for ordering the priorities." 13

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:02:52-00:03:15 (23 sec)

"The Afghan nation is in 1861 moment, like President Lincoln, rallying to the defense of the republic, determined that the republic is defended. It's a choice of values -- the values of an exclusionary system or an inclusionary system." 14

Ashraf Ghani

Somewhat Positive

00:03:15-00:03:26 (11 sec)

"We're determined to have unity, coherence, national sense of sacrifice, and will not spare anything." 15

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:03:26-00:03:49 (23 sec)

"Just for your information: Today, the Afghan Defense and Security Forces have retaken six districts, both in the south and the north. It's showing our determination. So I hope that nobody does the Bernard Shaw on us -- exaggerating our debt before something has happened." 16

Ashraf Ghani

Very Positive

00:03:49-00:04:04 (15 sec)

"Let us understand that in moments of great transition, things happen. But you will see that with determination, with unity, and with the partnership, we will overcome all odds. Thank you, Mr. President." 17