The lives we lost today were lives given in the service of liberty, the service of security,

the service of others, in the service of America.

Like their fellow brothers and sisters in arms who died defending our vision and our values in the struggle

against terrorism. Of the fall on this day, they're part of a great and noble company of

American heroes. To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this,

we will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay.

I will defend our interests and our people with every measure at my command. President Biden vowing the United States will retaliate against the terrorists responsible

for yesterday's attacks in Afghanistan in what was the deadliest day for the U.S. military in more than a decade. Good morning.

Welcome to morning, Joe. I'm Willie Geist. It is Friday, August 27th, 13 U.S. service members.

And according to the Associated Press, at least 95 Afghans are dead following the terror attacks

in Kabul. More than 140 people were wounded in the blast, including 18 U.S.

service members. Gunmen and two suicide bombers targeted the thousands of people waiting near

Hamid Karzai International Airport yesterday, who were hoping to escape Afghanistan and the Taliban's

rule. The first blast came just outside the airport's gates and was followed

by another explosion at a nearby hotel where would-be evacuees were waiting. U.S. officials

say gunmen also opened fire on those gathered near the airport. ISIS K, the Islamic State

Terror Group's Afghanistan affiliate, has claimed responsibility for the blast and the

killings yesterday. Earlier in the day, the U.S. Embassy warned Americans to stay away from the airport

citing a potential attack. The British and Australian government sent out similar messages.

As we showed you, President Biden spoke at the White House yesterday, where he condemned the attacks and vowed to make the terrorists pay.

NBC News chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander has more.

Days before President Biden's deadline to end America's longest war, the commander-in-chief addressing what is now one of the deadliest days for U.S. troops in the entire 20-year

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