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On the recordApril 24, 2013
I share my colleague Ms. Speier's fears, and I am sure the fears of every Member of this committee, that once we leave, with the potential resurgence of the Taliban, that the Afghan women have the most to lose.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Duckworth expresses concern for Afghan women's safety post-Taliban resurgence.

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