Kansas U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall issued statements in response to the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, with American troops working to evacuate embassy personnel and others from the capital of Kabul.

Moran issued a statement Monday afternoon:

“The chaos we are seeing in Kabul was preventable. The Biden administration’s unorganized and haphazard withdraw process will make our country and the world less secure.

“President Biden’s announcement in April to completely withdraw American troops by September 11 without taking appropriate security precautions – including preparing for a return of the Taliban to Kabul – was irresponsible and will damage America’s reputation and interests for years to come. Additionally, the lack of urgency to do right by the thousands of Afghans who worked alongside Americans will be a source of shame for this administration.

“I visited Afghanistan in 2017 to engage with American servicemembers who were supporting anti-terrorism operations. Thank you to each of them and the thousands of men and women who answered the call to serve our country over the last two decades. They served with duty and purpose and deserve our thanks and respect.”

Marshall issued statements on Twitter:

“This White House continues to get it wrong every time on foreign policy. Their chaotic Afghanistan pull out has led to the hasty collapse of the Afghan government and put Americans and our allies in danger. Our focus now must be to get our people out safely!”

“President Biden should move quickly to protect all Americans in Afghanistan through any means necessary. Weakness invites attacks. So far we have only seen weakness.”

“Our veterans, current service members, and Gold Star families who sacrificed so much in Afghanistan should be proud. They destroyed Al-Qaeda, killed Bin Laden, and kept America and our allies safe. Their sacrifices are not in vain. They are truly the best of America.”