"There are plans being developed very, very rapidly here for not just interpreters, but a lot of other people that have worked with the United States," said Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, aboard a U.S. military aircraft returning from the Air Force Academy Wednesday. "We have a moral commitment to those that helped us."
The White House pushed back.
"I can tell you we have no plans for evacuations at this time," said a National Security Council spokesman. "The State Department is processing [special immigrant visa] applications in Kabul. They are focused on ensuring that the system functions quickly and consistent with U.S. security and other application requirements."
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