SAN ANTONIO, TX – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement on the events of the weekend in Afghanistan:

“The series of events happening in Afghanistan is angering and saddening,” said Congressman Gonzales. “Americans, including myself, have fought and many have died in Afghanistan for two decades to ensure another 9/11 tragedy never happens again on our shores. The Administration’s careless approach to allow it to get to this dire point will not be forgotten on the world stage anytime soon.”

Congressman Gonzales served two decades in the Navy as a cryptologist, retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer. He completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congressman Gonzales is the most recently retired member of the military currently serving in Congress, having retired in July of 2019.