Local political representatives responded this week to the collapse of the government in Afghanistan, most focused on Americans there, and those that helped Americans. The American-supported Afghanistan government fell apart this week, and the Taliban is now in charge. Chuck Schumer, New York's senior senator and Majority Leader released a statement saying, "I have been on the phone with the White House and other senior administration officials to ensure the United States is doing everything to get these people out quickly and safely." Rep. Antonio Delgado responded to the chaotic situation this week in Afghanistan with constituent service. "The most important thing right now is to protect all of our people and partners in Afghanistan and get them out. If you or someone you know is an American in Afghanistan trying to get out, fill out the form below. You can also call my office at 845-443-2930," he wrote on Twitter. For almost 20 years United States forces have fought a war in the country, to little or no effect. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy also took to Twitter on the issue. "What breaks my heart is for the sacrifice, that not just the men and women of this country, but the men and women of Afghanistan and Iraq have done to change the outcome of their countries," McCoy wrote.