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Donald Trump: “I was going to get out [of Afghanistan] with dignity and…”

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Look at what happened in so many different locations. Afghanistan, that horrible retreat that these people made leaving equipment behind. They weren't under any pressure. You take your time. You can get out. I was going to get out [of Afghanistan] with dignity and pride. Take 100% of the equipment. I was even taking the tents down, but then they got in and they just left. They left all the equipment. I may get all that equipment back. (01:22–01:27)

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Asserts that his administration planned to withdraw from Afghanistan while retaining all military equipment.

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