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Chris Coons: ““We owe an enormous debt to the Afghans who supported U.S. forces during their 20-year mission in Afghanistan,” said…”

On the recordAugust 16, 2026
“We owe an enormous debt to the Afghans who supported U.S. forces during their 20-year mission in Afghanistan,” said Senator Coons.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Discussing the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026.

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