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Ami Bera: “We should not abandon the Afghans that helped us, that supported us, the family members.”

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
We should not abandon the Afghans that helped us, that supported us, the family members.
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Ami Bera
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Bera emphasizes the importance of supporting Afghan allies.

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