On the recordApril 26, 2021
It may be necessary for congressional action to make it clear to the Afghan Government that, if there is backsliding, the Administration is not going to be able to save them in negotiations.
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congress.govIt may be necessary for congressional action to make it clear to the Afghan Government that, if there is backsliding, the Administration is not going to be able to save them in negotiations.
Cardin stresses the need for Congress to act on human rights in Afghanistan.
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