For his part, Ghani played a Stoic statesman, insisting that he and his government “respect” Biden’s decision, that they do not feel abandoned and that they will “manage the consequences.” But he cited a troubling metaphor, suggesting that Afghanistan was experiencing its own “moment of 1861” – nodding its head at the start of the American Civil War. – At that time, the young Republic of the United States was attacked, and unity, determination and assurance that the exclusion agenda was not allowed – [this] is the type of moment for us, ” Ghani told reporters Friday. In a statement before the meeting with Biden, he said: “We are determined to have unity, coherence, [a] national feeling of sacrifice and will spare no one. “
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