By Nico Espinola Posted December 20, 2015
In a release from the White House from December 21, the Press Secretary, Josh Earnest commented on the recent attack by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Earnest began “We express our deepest condolences to the families of the six U.S. service members killed and to all of those injured in today’s Taliban attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones.”
He then explained that the US will continue to counter terrorism in Afghanistan.
“The United States condemns this cowardly attack on members of the U.S. and Afghan forces, and we remain committed to supporting the Afghan people and their government. We will continue to work together to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan, just as we will not relent in our mission to counter the threat of terrorism that plagues the region,” said US Press Secretary Josh Earnest.