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Richard Blumenthal: “We made a promise to our Afghan allies — that after aiding & protecting our troops during the conflict in Afghanistan…”

On the recordNovember 2, 2026
We made a promise to our Afghan allies — that after aiding & protecting our troops during the conflict in Afghanistan, America would not abandon them. This Administration is betraying that promise, deporting them to potential torture & death.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Statement on the deportation of Afghan allies.

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