As of a few minutes ago, before I left, 9,000Americans have been able to leave the region since the start of this war. We have about 1,500 Americans that are requesting assistance with departure. We have identified and continue to identify charter flights, military flight options, and expanded commercial flight options, meaning working with the airlines to send bigger airplanes with more seats. (00:17–00:22)
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Asserts that approximately 1,500 Americans are seeking help to leave the Middle East.
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