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Evacuation and Failure of CIA Assets in Vietnam: A Comparison to Afghanistan
This chapter discusses the evacuation and failure of the CIA assets in Vietnam, drawing comparisons to the current situation in Afghanistan. It highlights the prioritization of low-risk individuals over high-risk Vietnamese, leaving them behind. The chapter also examines the challenges faced in evacuating interpreter translators and other individuals in Afghanistan, emphasizing the slow and ineffective response from the United States.
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