Ex-U.S. President Bush says U.S. must quickly aid Afghan refugees
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Bush and wife Laura Bush said they felt "deep sadness" over the events unfolding in Afghanistan
Former U.S. President George W. Bush, who launched a "war on terror" in Afghanistan and elsewhere following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, urged the U.S. government to expedite help for Afghan refugees following the Taliban's swift takeover in recent days. "The United States government has the legal authority to cut the red tape for refugees during urgent humanitarian crises. And we have the responsibility and the resources to secure safe passage for them now, without bureaucratic delay," Bush and former first lady Laura Bush said in a statement late on Monday. The Bushes said they were "confident that the evacuation efforts will be effective" with help from U.S. forces, adding:"Our most stalwart allies, along with private NGOs, are ready to help."More Related News