If a government of Afghanistan emerges as a result of force or if a future Afghanistan does not respect the basic rights that have been established for its people, including women and girls, it's safe to say that that Afghanistan will be a pariah internationally, not just for us but for countries around the world.
Durbin warns about Afghanistan's potential international isolation if rights are not respected.
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