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Chris Van Hollen: There is, frankly, moral hazard in putting billions into Afghanistan right now.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2022
There is, frankly, moral hazard in putting billions into Afghanistan right now.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen warns about the risks of financial aid potentially benefiting the Taliban.

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